It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Cherokee had no problem doing just that on Friday. They had just enough and edged the Mill Creek Hawks out 3-2. This was a revenge matchup for Cherokee, as the team was forced to settle for a 15-12 loss when these two played on Thursday.
Brennan Roth made a splash no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. Roth has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Roth was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
In other pitching news, Sammy Ericson tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Alex Morales was excellent, going 3-for-5 with a stolen base and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Collin McGhee, who scored a run while going 2-for-5.
Cherokee has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven games, which provided a nice bump to their 22-11 record this season. As for Mill Creek, their defeat dropped their record down to 21-10.
Cherokee is on the road again on Wednesday to play North Gwinnett. North Gwinnett will roll in looking for their 17th straight victory, something Cherokee surely won't give up without a fight. Mill Creek does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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