Boca Ciega came into Friday's game having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They walked away with a 7-3 win over the Indian Rocks Christian Eagles on Friday. For Boca Ciega, this counts as revenge for the 5-2 loss Indian Rocks Christian walked away with the last time they faced one another back in March.
Blayne Morris was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Morris has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive pitching appearances. Morris was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Evan Hall, who went 1-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. Jonathan Anderson Jr. was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3.
On Indian Rocks Christian's side, they saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brady Jones, who went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Noah Mortellite, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Boca Ciega's victory bumped their record up to 5-18. As for Indian Rocks Christian, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-15 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Boca Ciega will take on Lakewood at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Lakewood is coming into the match with seven straight defeats on the road, meaning Boca Ciega will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Indian Rocks Christian, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Shorecrest Prep at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Indian Rocks Christian is facing Shorecrest Prep at the right time seeing as Shorecrest Prep is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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