ABF Academy extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to five on Saturday, dropping them down to 0-4. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-6 heartbreaker at the hands of the Key West Conchs. If the Cowboys were looking for revenge after losing 11-1 to the Conchs when the teams met back in February of 2025, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Brandon Ortiz was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with one run and one double.
As for Key West, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 8 runs this season.
On Key West's side, Auggy Davila and Kade Maltz were major factors no matter where they played. Throwing, Davila pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Maltz pitched four innings while giving up four earned runs off four hits. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in strikeouts (four). At bat, Davila went 1-for-3 with one home run and two runs, while Maltz went 1-for-3 with two runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Roman Garcia, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April of 2025.
ABF Academy wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, an 8-5 defeat against Miami Christian on the 17th. As for Key West, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Monsignor Pace at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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