With a playoff game on the line, Poth rose to the challenge on Thursday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Tidehaven Tigers 5-3. Winning may never get old, but Poth sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
Luke Rodgers was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over 7.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Rodgers has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Rodgers was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-5 with three RBI and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Major Luna, who scored a run and stole a base while going 4-for-5.
On Tidehaven's side, RITCHIE ZGARCIA was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out nine batters over eight innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits (and only one walk).
At the plate, Clifton Cash made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole four bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. JECHAN DURAN was another key contributor, going 2-for-5 with two RBI.
Poth's victory was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 20-10-2. As for Tidehaven, their defeat dropped their record down to 16-13.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Poth by a score of 7-6.
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