Game 1
Final Score: The Naturals 16 vs. Rolling Rocks 1

In the first game of the 2024 Spring Playoffs, the Naturals win in a route over the Rolling Rocks in just 5 innings with a 15 run mercy rule. The Rolling Rocks weren’t able to get the bats going, only mustering up 5 hits and 1 run in 5 at bats. The Naturals averaged 4 runs over their only 4 at bats in the game and advanced to face the #1 seed Muddogs in the 2nd round.

Naturals Notables:
Sam Calderon: 1 for 1, 2 BB, 1 3B, 2 RBI, 3 Rs
Greg Terruso: 0 for 0, 1 BB, 2 SACs, 4 RBIs, 1 R
Rob Wardorp: 2 for 4, 2 1B, 2 Rs

Rolling Rocks Notables:
Josh Owen: 1 for 2, 1 3B, 1 RBI
Steve Skeoz: 2 for 2, 2 1B, 1 R
Justin Mahadme: 1 for 2, 1 1B

Game MVP:
Sam Calderon


Game 2
Final Score: Sprouse Electric 7 vs. Hattricks’ Sports Bar 6

In game 2 of the 1st round of the spring playoffs we had a game that stayed close throughout it’s duration. After 3 frames the game was tied at 4. In the 4th, Sprouse Electric was able to put up 2 runs and get out in front a bit, but then going into the 7th, we found ourselves tied up again at 6. In the top of the 7th a Sean Cook double, then a Damien Scott single put Sprouse ahead by 1. Hattrick’s then went down 1, 2, 3 and fell short.

Sprouse Notables:
Jared Katz: 2 for 3, 1 BB, 1 1B, 1 2B, 1 RBI, 2 Rs
Sean Cook: 2 for 3, 1 BB, 1 1B, 1 2B, 2 Rs
Drake Sprouse: 1 for 3, 1 BB, 1 2B, 3 RBI

Hattrick’s Notables:
Shane Stewart: 3 for 3, 1 BB, 2 1B, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 2 Rs
Kyle Mason: 2 for 4, 1 1B, 1 2B, 1 RBI
Steve Colling, 2 for 4, 1 1B, 1 R

Game MVP:
Shane Stewart


Game 3
Final Score: SCLSU Muddogs 19 vs. The Naturals 18

After coming off a convincing victory, The Naturals faced off against the Muddogs in the 2nd round of the playoffs. The Naturals got off to a slow start, only pushing one run across in the first 3 frames, resulting in a Muddogs 7-1 lead heading into the 4th. The Naturals did come alive in the 4th with a 4 run inning and were able to score in every frame thereafter, including 4 crucial runs in the 7th to take a 14-12 lead. In the bottom of the 7th though, the Muddogs were able to bear down and tie the game at 14. This game would require 9 innings ending in a Muddogs walkoff single by Sam Matos.

Muddogs Notables:
Ben Daniels: 4 for 5, 3 1B, 1 2B, 1 RBI, 4 Rs
Josh Figueroa: 2 for 3, 1 BB, 2 1B, 3 RBI, 3 Rs
Chip Margiotti: 3 for 3, 3 1B, 3 RBI, 2 Rs

Naturals Notables:
Glen Hipple: 5 for 6, 4 1B, 1 3B, 3 RBI, 2 Rs
Sam Calderon: 5 for 6, 4 1B, 1 2B, 3 RBI, 1 R
Mark Danouski: 5 for 5, 3 1B, 2 3B, 2 RBI, 3 Rs

Game MVP:
Ben Daniels


Game 4
Final Score: Hitmen 14 vs. Sprouse Electric 9

In the other 2nd round game of the playoffs, Sprouse electric got off to a fast start with their #1 and #2 hitters both scoring in the 1st. Hitmen were able to answer back with 3 runs of their own in the bottom of the inning. The deciding factor in this game was the hitmen being able to put up a crooked number in the 4th inning, plating 7 runs and batting around. Both teams were able to consistently score runs throughout. Hitmen are moving onto the finals.

Hitmen Notables:
Dave Anderson: 3 for 3, 3 1B, 3 RBI, 2 Rs
Sean Pena: 3 for 3, 2 1B, 1 2B, 2 Rs
Mike Jauricue: 2 for 3, 2 1B, 2 RBI, 2 Rs

Sprouse Electric Notables:
Austin Sher: 2 for 3, 1 BB, 1 1B, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 3 Rs
Nieko Conti: 3 for 4, 3 1B, 2 RBI
Kevin Walker: 2 for 4, 2 1B, 2 RBI, 2 Rs

Game MVP:
Dave Anderson