Golder 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 victor by a 16-6 margin over the Butler Lynx on Saturday. Golder's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Liam Drysch was a standout: he went 4-for-4 with a home run, five stolen bases, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Xavier Montanez, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with a home run and seven stolen bases.
On Butler's side, they saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was De'Quan Waye, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
Golder's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-0-1. As for Butler, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-4 record this season.
Coincidentally, the pair will both be playing Goode STEM Academy the next time they take the field. Golder will head out to face Goode STEM Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, while Butler will head out to face them at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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