Somerset Academy South Homestead was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell just short of the Miami Country Day Spartans by a score of 7-6. Somerset Academy South Homestead was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Miami Country Day apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March.
Valdemiro Dasilva was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He struck out ten batters over 5.1 innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits (and only one walk). Dasilva has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Dasilva was also big at the plate, going 2-for-2 with two RBI and a double.
Dasilva wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Willie Iglesias, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI. Romeo Martinez was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Like Somerset Academy South Homestead, Miami Country Day also got a great game from a two-way player: Avery Sinnes. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over 6.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. Sinnes was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with three RBI and a double.
Somerset Academy South Homestead's loss dropped their record down to 5-16. As for Miami Country Day, their win ended an 11-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-14.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Somerset Academy South Homestead will stay at home for another game and welcome Keys Gate at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Keys Gate is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season. As for Miami Country Day, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Everglades Prep Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Everglades Prep Academy is coming into the matchup with ten straight defeats on the road, meaning Miami Country Day will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory.
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