It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Sherman Oaks CES had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They came out on top against the King/Drew Golden Eagles by a score of 11-7. The victory continues a trend for the Knights in their matchups with the Golden Eagles: they've now won three in a row.
Nicholas Bilicic
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Nicholas Bilicic made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He struck out six batters over 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits (and not a single walk). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high.
In other pitching news, Garrett Arch looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Colin Hauser was incredible, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. He has been hot recently, having posted two or more stolen bases the last three times he's played. Another player making a difference was Matthew Perez, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
Sherman Oaks CES was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .378. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as King/Drew only posted a batting average of .219.
Sherman Oaks CES' record is now 15-3. As for King/Drew, with the defeat, they broke their four-game winning streak and moved their record to 16-5.
Sherman Oaks CES has already played their next matchup, a 4-0 loss against Port of Los Angeles on the 17th. King/Drew does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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