After losing to Coronado the last time they met, Helix decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Helix Highlanders had just enough and edged the Coronado Islanders out 3-2. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Helix.
Lincoln Wirschem tossed a big game, pitching 6.1 innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Gabe Lanier picked up the save, tossing 0.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
On the hitting side, Helix's victory was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Kris Jones, who went 1-for-3 with a home run.
Helix's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-7. As for Coronado, their loss dropped their record down to 9-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Helix will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Santana at 4:00 p.m. on April 9th. As for Coronado, they will head out on the road to square off against San Marcos at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. San Marcos is on a seven-game streak of home wins, Coronado a four-game streak of away wins -- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the field.
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