Father Lopez had lost five straight on the road, but on Friday they dropped down to 6-13 to make it six. They fell just short of the Trinity Prep Saints by a score of 8-7. The Green Wave were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Saints earlier this season, when they won 9-4.
Liam McKinley
| 03/27/26 @ Trinity Prep | 3 |
| 03/26/26 vs Trinity Prep | 3 |
| 02/13/26 @ University | 2 |
| 03/25/26 vs Matanzas | 1 |
| 03/19/26 vs Newberry | 1 |
| + 8 more games |
Father Lopez got a massive performance out of Liam McKinley, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs. McKinley has become a key player for the Green Wave: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 4-12 otherwise. Baron Brownlee was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI and one run.
As for Trinity Prep, their win was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-3 and their overall record up to 3-10. The victory was a breath of fresh air for they as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
On Trinity Prep's side, Matias Morales was a standout: he went a perfect 1-for-1 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most runs Morales has posted since back in February. Another player making a difference was Connor Brady, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Father Lopez will host Palatka at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Green Wave's pitchers better be ready for this one: the Panthers have averaged an impressive 8.1 runs per game this season. As for Trinity Prep, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against The Villages Charter at 6:00 p.m. The Buffalo's pitching crew has only allowed 3.1 runs per game this season, so the Saints' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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