It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Box Elder had no problem doing just that on Friday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Viewmont Vikings a 10-0 shutout. Box Elder's win was all the more impressive since Viewmont was averaging only 4.08 runs allowed on the season.
Landen Golmon made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit over five innings pitched. Golmon has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Golmon was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Ryan Griffin was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Damon Rodriguez, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
On Viewmont's side, they saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Gage Kortman, who went 1-for-2 with a stolen base.
The victory made it two in a row for Box Elder and bumps their season record up to 17-14. As for Viewmont, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 19-7.
Box Elder is on the road again on Monday to play Salem Hills. Salem Hills will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Box Elder surely won't give up without a fight. Viewmont does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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