It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Keys Gate had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Somerset Academy (Silver Palms) Stallions and snuck past 2-1. The win was familiar territory for Keys Gate who now have three in a row.
Gio Lugo tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 14 over seven innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Matthew Salazar was excellent, going 3-for-3 with a triple. Johandry Paz was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a stolen base.
Keys Gate has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 14-11 record this season. As for Somerset Academy (Silver Palms), they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last nine games, which put a noticeable dent in their 14-11 record this season.
Keys Gate will challenge Westminster Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Westminster Christian is coming into the match with six straight victories at home, so Keys Gate will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. Somerset Academy (Silver Palms) does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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