It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Cardinal Gibbons had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They had just enough and edged the Key West Conchs out 8-7. Cardinal Gibbons is really starting to get used to good results now that the team's won 11 straight.
Eddie Marshall was incredible, going 3-for-3 with a home run. The team also got some help courtesy of George Stringos, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
On Key West's side, they got a good showing from Jacob Burnham, who tossed four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. Burnham has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Roman Garcia and Caden Pichardo did some serious damage despite the final result: Garcia went 2-for-3 with a home run, while Pichardo went 2-for-3 with a home run and a double. Another player making a difference was Steel Mientkiewicz, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Even though they lost, Key West lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Cardinal Gibbons pushed their record up to 22-4-2 with that win, which was their ninth straight at home. As for Key West, their loss dropped their record down to 15-14.
Cardinal Gibbons will be playing at home against Mater Lakes Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Cardinal Gibbons' pitching crew has only allowed 3.1 runs per game this season, so Mater Lakes Academy's hitters will have their work cut out for them. Key West does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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