Castle View had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They were the clear victors by a 13-2 margin over the Eaglecrest Raptors on Saturday. The Sabercats have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Raptors, too.
Ethan Scott spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on five hits and racked up 11 Ks.
On the hitting side, Samuel Harry was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. Another player making a difference was Zachary Bitton, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI and two doubles.
Sabercats
| 05/17/25 vs Eaglecrest | 55.9% |
| 05/09/25 @ Legend | 42.9% |
| 05/08/25 @ Ponderosa | 33.3% |
| 05/02/25 vs Regis Jesuit | 48.8% |
| 04/30/25 vs Rock Canyon | 41.9% |
| + 15 more games |
Castle View always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .559. The last time their OBP was this high was back in May of 2024.
Castle View has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-6 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.2 runs over those games. As for Eaglecrest, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-13 record this season.
Castle View wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 15-1 win against Pine Creek on the 17th. Eaglecrest does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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