Boca Raton Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 5-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Miami Beach Hi-Tides. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Boca Raton Christian has scored all season.
Nathan Walters put in work while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out six over four innings pitched. Walters has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive pitching appearances. Walters was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
On Miami Beach's side, Daniel Milian spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on five hits and racked up seven Ks. Those seven strikeouts set a new season-high mark for him.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Adrian Corniel, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Jacob Gaynor, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Boca Raton Christian's loss dropped their record down to 8-6. As for Miami Beach, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a massive bump to their 11-8 record this season.
Boca Raton Christian will head out on the road to take on Jupiter Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Boca Raton Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season. As for Miami Beach, they will play host again on Monday to welcome ABF Academy Homestead, where first pitch is scheduled at 6:30 p.m.
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