It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Brookwood had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They came out on top against the Hillgrove Hawks by a score of 6-1. This was a revenge match for Brookwood, as the team was forced to settle for a 10-3 defeat when these two played on Wednesday.
Max Rogozinski made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Rogozinski has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Rogozinski was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two runs.
In other pitching news, Joe Soto tossed a big game, tossing six innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Rogozinski wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was VJ Heath, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Brookwood has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 26-9 record this season. As for Hillgrove, their loss dropped their record down to 24-13.
As of now, neither Brookwood nor Hillgrove have any future games scheduled.
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