Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Mission Hills walked away with it. They came out on top against the Helix Highlanders by a score of 7-2 on Tuesday. The win was some much needed relief for the Grizzlies as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak.
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Brody Agonia was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching six innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Those two RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Preston Waller and Micah Mecucci did most of the damage at the plate: Waller went 3-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run, while Mecucci went 2-for-4 with one home run and two runs. Mecucci has become a key player for Mission Hills: the team is 3-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 8-16 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Dominic Davis, who went 1-for-3 with one home run.
Mission Hills kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Mission Hills' victory bumped their record up to 11-17. As for Helix, their loss ended a six-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 15-13.
Coming up, Mission Hills will face off against Coronado at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Islanders' pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so the Grizzlies' hitters will have their work cut out for them. Helix does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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