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Gainesville knocks out Apalachee 12-2, locks up No. 2 spot to playoffs
Red Elephants had five extra base hits against Wildcats
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Gainesville's Banks Griffith (7) makes contact with a pitch Wednesday as Gainesville hosts Apalachee for their final home region game of the year at Ivey-Watson Field in Gainesville. - photo by Erin O. Smith
For the eighth-consecutive season, the Gainesville High baseball program will open the playoffs on the immaculate playing field of Ivey-Watson Field, surrounded by its loyal fan base. On Wednesday, the Red Elephants (20-7, 10-4 Region 8-6A) used an eight-run first inning to beat Apalachee 12-2 and secure the three-game series. More importantly, they lock up the No.
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