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Allatoona Advances over St. Pius
The Buccaneers wrapped up a second-round playoff invitation with a 9-5 win Saturday.
After splitting the first two games of its best-of-three playoff series, won the deciding third game over St. Pius X on Saturday, 9-5, to advance to the second round on the GHSA 3A State Baseball Tournament.
On the power of third baseman Elliot Blakes and his 3-for-5 performance, the Buccaneers scored nine runs. Blakes hit two doubles and two singles and scored twice.
Left fielder Michael Royal went 3-for-4 with a home run to add damage on the day.
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Lucas Brown pitched six strong innings for Allatoona, picking up the victory. He struck out six batters in six innings of work.
Allatoona will play White County on the road on Wednesday in a best-of-three, second round series.
