The Vicksburg Missy Gators gained some momentum heading into the playoffs.

Vicksburg got its third win of the season and bounced back from a disappointing loss, scoring twice in the bottom of the fifth inning Friday to beat Riverside 3-2 at Bazinsky Park.

The Missy Gators (3-14) trailed 2-1 when Lea Davies ripped an RBI triple down the right field line to tie it. Faith Thomas followed with a grounder to first that was booted for an error, allowing Davies to score the go-ahead run.

Thomas, who threw a complete game, pitched a scoreless sixth. In the seventh, Riverside got two runners on by bunts. The second, which resulted in an error, allowed the lead runner to reach third base with one out.

Thomas got the second out on a fly ball to center to Heather Middleton, whose strong throw kept the runnerat third from tagging up and tying the game. Thomas then got a pop up back to the mound to end the game.

Vicksburg will face Cathedral on Monday night at Bazinsky Park, then finishes the regular season on Tuesday with a rematch at Riverside.

Vicksburg, which has clinched second place in Division 4-6A, will open the playoffs on April 30 against Division 1-6A champion Desoto Central.

Division 4-6A champ Warren Central will play Southaven.

Contact Jeff Byrd at jbyrd@vicksburgpost.com