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| 03/10/25 - Home | 3-2 W |
| 04/12/24 - Home | 10-5 W |
| 03/05/24 - Away | 12-2 W |
| 04/21/23 - Home | 11-1 W |
| 03/09/23 - Away | 13-3 W |
| + 5 more games |
Father Lopez is a perfect 10-0 against Mainland since March of 2019 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Thursday. Father Lopez will take on Mainland at 4:00 p.m. The last three games Father Lopez has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Father Lopez took a nine-run defeat the last time they faced off against Palatka, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. Father Lopez came out on top against Palatka on Monday by a score of 3-2 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). The victory was some much needed relief for the Green Wave as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Meanwhile, Mainland got the win against Orlando Christian Prep on Tuesday by a conclusive 18-4.
Elijah Burgess looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits.
On the hitting side, Mainland got a massive performance out of Jace Payne, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Jordan Payne was another key player, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with three runs, four RBI, and one stolen base.
Mainland always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .591. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Mainland now has a winning record of 6-5. As for Father Lopez, their record now sits at 5-12.
Father Lopez skirted past Mainland 3-2 when the teams last played on March 10th. The rematch might be a little tougher for Father Lopez since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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