Elkhart County Miracle Continue Hot Streak; Clinch Playoff Berth
Trace Leliaert spins impressive complete game three-hitter to set up repeat of last season’s Northern League Championship against Northwest Indiana
(Elkhart, IN)–The Elkhart County Miracle (13-12) secured their second-straight playoff berth Friday night with a decisive 3-0 home victory over the Griffith Generals.
The Miracle, behind former Red’s minor league right-hander Juan Polo, shutout the Northwest Indiana Oilmen the night before 4-0 in Elkhart.
One-time Penn High product Trace Leliaert struck out seven going the distance for Elkhart County Friday night.
The right-hander’s win, along with Hammond’s loss, sealed another playoff run for the defending Champions in the Northern League.
A best of three series to determine this season’s champion begins Tuesday night in Whiting. The Miracle’s lone home playoff game will be played in Elkhart on Wednesday, August 6, at 6pm.
Tickets for this weekend’s final regular season games against Hammond and Northwest Indiana week are available at elkhartcountymiracle.com. Home playoff tickets go on sale beginning Monday.
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