Matanzas had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They walked away with an 11-6 victory over the Mainland Buccaneers on Thursday. Matanzas' offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last four games.
The team relied heavily on Wiley Conner, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Ben Apfelbach was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-4.
On Mainland's side, Eric Bell and Ryan Allen did some serious damage despite the final result: Bell went 2-for-4 with three RBI and a triple, while Allen scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-4.
Matanzas' win ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 7-9. As for Mainland, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost seven of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-8 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Matanzas will square off against Palatka at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Mainland, they are on the road again on Tuesday to play Taylor at 6:30 p.m.
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