No. 8 John Curtis completed a playoff sweep over ninth-seeded Rummel, winning Game 2 4-2 after a walk-off in Game 1. Key player Kolston Martinez hit a late-game home run, extending Curtis's lead to 4-0. Rummel made a last-minute push, loading the bases in the seventh, but Curtis's relief pitcher secured the win. The Patriots will face top-seeded Catholic in the quarterfinals, seeking to avenge past playoff defeats. Martinez contributed significantly, scoring two runs and driving in two RBIs during the game.

By the Numbers
  • John Curtis finished the series with a combined score of 5-3 against Rummel.
  • In Game 2, Martinez’s two-run home run came off a 2-0 pitch in the sixth inning.
State of Play
  • John Curtis has won recent playoff encounters against Rummel, including a semifinal victory last year.
  • The Patriots are set to face Catholic, a team that has ended their season for the past three years.
What's Next

Expect a highly competitive quarterfinal matchup as John Curtis aims to finally topple Catholic, the reigning champions. Both teams have strong histories in playoff performances that will add to the intensity.

Bottom Line

John Curtis must leverage recent performances and focus on overcoming their historical playoff struggles against Catholic to advance further in the tournament.