Dr. Krop was the 5-4 winner over Mater Academy Charter when they last played one another back in April of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Dr. Krop Lightning fell 5-1 to the Mater Academy Charter Lions on Friday.
Dr. Krop got a good showing from Joshua Jakubowicz, who pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
On the hitting side, Dr. Krop saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Emanuel Dominguez, who went 1-for-3 with an RBI.
On Mater Academy Charter's side, Andy Mesa spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up seven Ks. Those seven innings set a new season-high mark for him.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Brandon Lorenzo, who scored a run and stole four bases while going 2-for-3. He hasn't dropped below two stolen bases for three straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Dylan Fernandez, who went 1-for-3 with a home run.
Dr. Krop has traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-10 record this season. As for Mater Academy Charter, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 11-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Dr. Krop will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Palmer Trinity, where first pitch is scheduled at 3:30 p.m. Palmer Trinity is coming into the game with four straight defeats on the road, meaning Dr. Krop will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Mater Academy Charter, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Hialeah Educational Academy at 10:00 a.m. on Monday. Mater Academy Charter's pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so Hialeah Educational Academy's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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