It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Elk Grove had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They were the clear victor by a 9-3 margin over the Maine South Hawks. The win was nothing new for Elk Grove as they're now sitting on three straight.
Myles Schwartz spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on five hits.
On the hitting side, Matthew Martorano was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Denis Rangel was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
Elk Grove's victory bumped their record up to 9-24. As for Maine South, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 12-24.
Elk Grove will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against Glenbrook North at 4:30 p.m. Glenbrook North will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Elk Grove surely won't give up without a fight. Maine South does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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