Saint Stephen's Episcopal extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping them down to 1-5. They lost 11-0 to the Bradenton Christian Panthers. The game marked the first time this year in which the Falcons were not able to get on the board.
Saint Stephen's Episcopal saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Hussain Lalani, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one double.
As for Bradenton Christian, with the victory, they broke their six-game losing streak and moved their record to 2-7. The high-scoring effort was just what they needed considering they were shut out in their previous matchup.
On Bradenton Christian's side, Joey Puccia was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Puccia has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single earned run in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Waylon Moore, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. That's the most hits he has posted since back in February of 2025. Matthew Johnson was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Saint Stephen's Episcopal will head out to square off against Southeast at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Bradenton Christian, they will venture away from home to take on Braden River at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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