Mather extended their losing streak to four on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 6-9 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-3 heartbreaker at the hands of the Farragut Admirals. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Admirals this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 6-3 on Wednesday.
Jeriel Mejias put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one triple and one run.
David Goytia
| 04/23/25 vs Steinmetz College Prep | 3 |
| 04/21/25 @ Steinmetz College Prep | 3 |
| 03/26/25 @ Rochelle Zell Jewish | 3 |
| 05/01/25 @ Farragut | 2 |
| 04/12/25 vs Disney II | 2 |
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Mejias wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was David Goytia, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base. Goytia is becoming a predictor of Mather's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 4-1 (and 2-8 when he doesn't).
As for Farragut, they pushed their record up to 13-6 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. The team dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 6.8 runs.
On Farragut's side, Robert DeMateo spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on five hits and racked up 13 Ks.
On the hitting side, Freddy Garcia and Yoel Guerra did most of the damage at the plate: Garcia got on base in all three of his plate appearances with three stolen bases and one run, while Guerra went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Nico Roman was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Mather is set to face off against their familiar foe Chicago Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Farragut will take on rival Clemente at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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