In such an important playoff matchup, St. Thomas Aquinas required total commitment on Friday, April 17th, and they delivered, thrashing the Flanagan Falcons 15-5. This result was not surprising, as throughout the season St. Thomas Aquinas had won 11 games by eight or more runs.

Brady Swartzwelder had an outstanding performance on the mound, pitching 3.2 innings without allowing an earned run or a hit. This dominance comes as no surprise, as Brady has not given up more than two hits in any game this season.

Offensively, St. Thomas Aquinas also had several standout performances. Yuniel Paredes went two-for-three at the plate, recording one home run, three RBIs, and three runs scored. His performance helped him surpass his career-best RBI total. Another strong showing came from Jake Carruthers, who also went two-for-three with one home run and three RBIs.

St. Thomas Aquinas succeeded in winning the match largely because of consistent offensive pressure, with players regularly getting on base.The team finished with an on-base percentage (OBP) of .562, marking the fourth consecutive game in which they recorded an OBP of at least .500.