Boca Ciega's game on Tuesday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They put the hurt on the Gibbs Gladiators with a sharp 11-1 victory. The high-scoring effort was just what Boca Ciega needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.
Haydin Short made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Short was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jonathan Anderson Jr., who went 2-for-2 with two runs, a triple, and a stolen base. Evan Hall was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
On Gibbs' side, they saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Amarion Lewis, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Boca Ciega's win ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-15. As for Gibbs, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-9.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Boca Ciega will take on Hollins at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The last four games Hollins has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Gibbs, they will be playing at home against Southeast at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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