Jesuit had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-4 victory over the Parrish Community Bulls on Friday. Winning may never get old, but Jesuit sure is getting used to it with their eighth in a row.
Wilson Andersen tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out nine over five innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on DJ Pirela, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Noah Sheffield, who went 3-for-3 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI.
On Parrish Community's side, Will Rawls and Alex Tallo did some serious damage despite the final result: Rawls scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2, while Tallo scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Jesuit is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last ten matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 21-6 record this season. As for Parrish Community, their loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 21-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Jesuit will take on Island Coast at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Island Coast: 3.1, Jesuit: 3) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Parrish Community, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Port Charlotte at 7:00 p.m. The last four games Port Charlotte has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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