It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Heritage Academy Gateway had no problem doing just that on Friday. They had just enough and edged the Mission Heights Prep Phantoms out 5-3. The win was nothing new for Heritage Academy Gateway as they're now sitting on nine straight.
For Mission Heights Prep's part, Logan Elliott was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Elliott has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Elliott was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Elliott wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Daniel Vargas, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Heritage Academy Gateway's victory bumped their record up to 9-1. As for Mission Heights Prep, their loss dropped their record down to 12-4.
Heritage Academy Gateway will square off against Heritage Academy at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Heritage Academy Gateway is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road. Mission Heights Prep does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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