Helix entered their tilt with El Capitan on Thursday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. They came out on top against the Vaqueros by a score of 4-1. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 3-1 on Tuesday.
Sean Sherrod spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on two hits and racked up seven Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
Antoin Simpson
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On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Antoin Simpson, who went 2-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. Helix is undefeated when Simpson posts one or more home runs, but 7-9 otherwise. Jake Johnson was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one home run.
They weren't the only ones working in the home run department: Helix lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. They are 3-1 when they post two or more home runs.
Helix now has a winning record of 10-9. As for El Capitan, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-11.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Helix will face off against rival Valhalla at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, El Capitan is set to take on their familiar foe Grossmont at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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