Recap: Dade Christian Crusaders vs. American Patriots
Dade Christian entered their tilt with American with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They blew past the American Patriots 11-5.
Anthony Rondon looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit over four innings pitched.
At the plate, Ylurey Melfor was a standout: he went 2-for-5 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Juan Rivera Jr was another key contributor, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with a home run and three runs.
On American's side, Amari Lucas was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Jukari Blackshere, who went 3-for-4 with a triple, a run, and a double.
Dade Christian's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-7. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.3 runs per game. As for American, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Dade Christian will take on Goleman at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Dade Christian knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past five matchups -- so hopefully Goleman likes a good challenge. As for American, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Southridge at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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