It's playoff time, and Pompano Beach had no trouble coming through when it counted. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Stranahan Mighty Dragons a 15-0 shutout on Monday. The win was some much needed relief for the Golden Tornadoes as it spelled an end to their nine-game losing streak.
Ethan Williams looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over four innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up a single walk any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, Gianni Carbone and Reece Ward did most of the damage at the plate: Carbone scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances, while Ward went 2-for-3 with five RBI, one triple, and one double. That's the most runs Carbone has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Jonathon Caianiello, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
Pompano Beach was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .500. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Pompano Beach's victory bumped their record up to 6-12. As for Stranahan, they are on a ten-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-10.
Pompano Beach has already played their next contest, a 4-1 defeat against Pine Crest on the 15th. Stranahan does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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