Monsignor Pace was the 5-0 winner over Coral Gables when they last played one another back in April of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Spartans fell just short of the Cavaliers by a score of 2-1 on Tuesday. The contest marked the Spartans' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Ryan Menendez was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out 11 batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off one hit.
At the plate, Monsignor Pace saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Marco Loreto, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base. Blake Campbell also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Monsignor Pace has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-5 record this season. As for Coral Gables, the victory was their first on the road, bumping their record up to 6-3.
Looking ahead, Monsignor Pace will venture away from home to face off against Florida Christian at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Coral Gables, they will host Coral Reef at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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