Mater Academy Charter was handed a heart-breaking two-run defeat in their last game, but they sure didn't let that happen against Killian on Friday. Everything went the Mater Academy Charter Lions' way against the Killian Cougars as the Mater Academy Charter Lions made off with an 11-5 victory. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Lions also won the last time the pair played back in February of 2024.
Gabriel Granadillo looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in strikeouts.
On the hitting side, Yodelkis Quevedo and Jonathan Esponda did most of the damage at the plate: Quevedo scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3, while Esponda scored three runs while going 2-for-3. Those three runs gave Esponda a new career-high. Eiker Noriega was another key player, scoring four runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Lions
| 03/07/25 vs Killian | 11-5 |
| 03/04/25 vs iMater Charter | 6-5 |
| 02/28/25 vs Somerset Academy | 5-4 |
| 02/27/25 vs Archbishop McCarthy | 11-5 |
| 02/25/25 vs Southridge | 5-4 |
| + 5 more games |
Mater Academy Charter pushed their record up to 6-6 with the win, which was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.5 runs over those games. As for Killian, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-6 record this season.
Mater Academy Charter will challenge Hialeah Educational Academy at 10:00 a.m. on Monday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Mater Academy Charter 3.6, Hialeah Educational Academy 3.8) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Killian, they are taking a road trip to challenge American Heritage at 6:30 p.m. on March 14th.
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