Pine Crest came tearing into Tuesday's matchup with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 3.5 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They put the hurt on the Saint Andrew's Scots with a sharp 8-1 victory. Pine Crest might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won four matches by six runs or more this season.
Cooper Obst was incredible, scoring a run while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Troy Ceritelli, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
On Saint Andrew's side, Carter Derks and M Spina stepped up to the plate in a big way. Derks went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, while Spina went 3-for-3 with two doubles.
Pine Crest pushed their record up to 7-3 with that win, which was their third straight at home. As for Saint Andrew's, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-7-1 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pine Crest will take on Deerfield Beach at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Pine Crest is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season. As for Saint Andrew's, they will be playing at home against Master's Academy at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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