Baseball Recap: Mater Academy Charter Lions vs. Pembroke Pines Charter Jaguars
After only one run in their last match, Mater Academy Charter made sure to put some runs up on the board against Pembroke Pines Charter on Wednesday. The Mater Academy Charter Lions came out on top against the Pembroke Pines Charter Jaguars by a score of 10-7. This was payback for Mater Academy Charter, who suffered a 15-14 loss the last time these two teams met.
Jonathan Leyva tossed a big game, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Brandon Lorenzo was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Eiker Norega, who scored three runs while going 2-for-3.
On Pembroke Pines Charter's side, Dean Jaworski was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits.
At the plate, Pembroke Pines Charter saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sebastian Gonzalez, who scored a run while going 2-for-4. Brady Mongera was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Mater Academy Charter's win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 9-6. As for Pembroke Pines Charter, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-10 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mater Academy Charter will take on St. Brendan at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Pembroke Pines Charter, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Deerfield Beach at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Deerfield Beach will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Pembroke Pines Charter surely won't give up without a fight.
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