It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Flintridge Prep had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They had just enough and edged out the Campbell Hall Vikings 3-2.
Will Grable made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over five innings pitched. He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one run and one double.
Grable wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Nicholas Aparicio, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one triple and one run.
Flintridge Prep is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 10-15 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.5 runs over those games. As for Campbell Hall, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 11 of their last 14 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-13 record this season.
Flintridge Prep will face off against Bosco Tech at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Campbell Hall does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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