It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Miami Springs ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They won by a run and slipped past the Coral Springs Colts 7-6. That's two games straight that Miami Springs has won by just one run.
Josiah Acosta tossed a big game, pitching 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits (he also only allowed one walk).
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Jordanny Gonzalez, who scored two runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Ivan Membreno, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
On Coral Springs' side, Ruben Zuany was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-4 with a home run.
The win was the third in a row for Miami Springs, bringing their record for this year to 9-6. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.3 runs per game. As for Coral Springs, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-12 record this season.
Miami Springs will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Coral Gables at 3:30 p.m. Coral Gables is coming into the contest with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Miami Springs will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Coral Springs, they will face off against Columbus at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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