Keys Gate gave up the first runs on Thursday, but they didn't let that get them down. They won by a run and slipped past the Somerset Academy (Silver Palms) Stallions 2-1. That's more bragging rights for Keys Gate, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Keys Gate got a great performance from Fernando Santillan as he struck out eight batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off seven hits (and only one walk).
At the plate, Keys Gate saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Johandry Paz, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
On Somerset Academy (Silver Palms)'s side, Gavin Davidson made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with a home run.
Keys Gate's victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-8. As for Somerset Academy (Silver Palms), their loss dropped their record down to 11-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Keys Gate will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against Palmer Trinity at 11:00 a.m. As for Somerset Academy (Silver Palms), they will square off against Gulliver Prep at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Somerset Academy (Silver Palms) is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
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