Boca Ciega came into Monday's game having lost 11 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They put the hurt on the Lakewood Spartans with a sharp 12-1 victory on Monday. That 11 run margin sets a new team best for Boca Ciega this season.
Karter Gainer made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out six over four innings pitched. Gainer has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Gainer was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
In other pitching news, Jacob Thompson looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned run off one hit. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Jackson Layner was excellent, going 2-for-3 with a stolen base and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Jareese Jones Jr., who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
On Lakewood's side, Keshon Kimble was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he pitched five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits.
On the hitting side, Xavier Terrell made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases. Kamren Kimble was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Boca Ciega's win ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-14. As for Lakewood, their defeat was their fifth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 2-11.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Boca Ciega will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Largo at 7:00 p.m. Largo's pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so Boca Ciega's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Lakewood, they will head out on the road to square off against Countryside at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The last three games Countryside has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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