Montverde Academy was handed a six-run loss in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-7 win over the Monsignor Pace Spartans.
Mauricio Zaa
| 03/20/26 vs Monsignor Pace | 5 |
| 03/12/26 vs IMG Academy Gray | 1 |
| 03/03/26 vs IMG Academy Black | 3 |
| 02/27/26 @ Mary Persons | 0 |
| 02/20/26 vs Lake Minneola | 2 |
| 02/12/26 vs Tavares | 6 |
Mauricio Zaa looked comfortable as he tossed four innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. What's more, he posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in February.
On the hitting side, Max Irving and Michael Alicea did most of the damage at the plate: Irving got on base in five of his six plate appearances with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI, while Alicea went 2-for-4 with one home run and two runs. That's the most runs Alicea has posted since back in March of 2025. Fabian Cruz also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Montverde Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .521. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Monsignor Pace only posted an OBP of .372.
Montverde Academy has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-5 record this season. As for Monsignor Pace, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-9.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Montverde Academy will venture away from home to face off against South Sumter at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Monsignor Pace, they will head out to challenge St. Brendan at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. The Sabres' pitching crew has only allowed 2.3 runs per game this season, so the Spartans' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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