Bock's 2-run single sends Santa Rosa to 8-6 playoff victory

SRA catcher Nate Bock shows the umpire he has the ball for an out at home. (Photo by Rick Rowell)

Santa Rosa Academy broke a tie with 2 runs in the bottom of the sixth inning Thursday and held on for an 8-6 victory over Cathedral City in the first round of the CIF-SS Division 9 baseball playoffs.

Nate Bock’s two-run single broke the 6-6 tie for the Rangers, who are 11-12 overall. Bock went 2 for 3, including a double, and made some fine defensive plays at catcher.

Logan Ledesma went 3 for 3 with 3 RBIs. He also pitched 2.1 scoreless innings, allowing just 2 hits, to pick up the win. Luke Erbacher pitched the first 4.1 innings, allowing 4 hits and 3 runs.

Elijah Brewer went 2 for 4 with an RBI and 2 runs scored. Dominic Zagone stole 2 bases and scored 2 runs.

The Rangers advanced to the second round on Tuesday, when they will play at St. Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School of Temecula. 

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Logan Ledesma prepares to tag out a runner as Elijah Brewer looks on. (Photo by Rick Rowell)

 Elijah Brewer fields a ground ball during the Rangers' win. (Photo by Rick Rowell)

 Luke Ehrbacher delivers a pitch during Thursday's playoff game. (Photo by Rick Rowell)

 Dominic Zagone tags out a runner on the basepaths Thursday. (Photo by Rick Rowell)