PROSPECTS OUTLAST ATHLETIX TO MOVE ON IN PLAYOFFS

STRUTHERS OH- In a marathon game that lasted 12 innings, the Prospects edged out Athletix 7-6. Brandon Toot was a standout, racking up three hits, including a triple, and scoring twice. Nathan Paolucci added two hits, including a double, drove in two runs, and scored once. Aidan Anders was on fire with four hits, including a double, two RBIs, and a run. Cam Herrick contributed with two hits, a double, and two RBIs, while Payton Plizga had two hits and a run.

Austin Rowe was clutch on the mound, pitching four innings, giving up just two hits and no earned runs while striking out five.

For Athletix, Cale Moraski had two hits, an RBI, and a run. Tyler Kirlik delivered three hits, including a double and an RBI. Josh McFadden also had three hits and drove in two runs, while JD Henderson shined with three hits, including two doubles, an RBI, and three runs.