Baseball Recap: Keys Gate Knights vs. Somerset Academy (Silver Palms) Stallions
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Keys Gate had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Somerset Academy (Silver Palms) Stallions and snuck past 2-1. The win was familiar territory for Keys Gate who now have three in a row.
Gio Lugo tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 14 over seven innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Matthew Salazar was excellent, going 3-for-3 with a triple. Johandry Paz was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a stolen base.
Keys Gate has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 14-11 record this season. As for Somerset Academy (Silver Palms), they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last nine games, which put a noticeable dent in their 14-11 record this season.
Keys Gate will challenge Westminster Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Westminster Christian is coming into the match with six straight victories at home, so Keys Gate will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. Somerset Academy (Silver Palms) does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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