Flanagan was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell just short of the Cardinal Gibbons Chiefs by a score of 6-5. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Flanagan of the 4-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in February.
Wade Francis was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out nine batters over 4.1 innings while giving up four earned runs off four hits.
At the plate, Carter Roberts was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with a home run. Bruno Schafer was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
On Cardinal Gibbons' side, the team relied heavily on Vynn Buerrosse, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Flanagan's loss dropped their record down to 9-9. As for Cardinal Gibbons, their win bumped their record up to 12-4-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Flanagan will take on Everglades at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Cardinal Gibbons, they will be playing at home against Pompano Beach at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Cardinal Gibbons' pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Pompano Beach's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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