Boca Raton Christian's game last Saturday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Somerset Academy - Canyons Cougars a 3-0 shutout. For Boca Raton Christian, this counts as revenge for the 14-0 loss Somerset Academy - Canyons walked away with the last time they faced one another back in February of 2017.
EJ Velez was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over seven innings pitched. Velez was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a triple, a run, and a double.
In other batting news, Brady Wall was excellent, going 2-for-2 with two stolen bases.
On Somerset Academy - Canyons' side, they got a good showing from Cody Wexler, who tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits (he also only allowed one walk). Wexler has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
Boca Raton Christian's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-3. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.3 runs per game. As for Somerset Academy - Canyons, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-7 record this season.
Boca Raton Christian will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against David Posnack Jewish Day at 4:00 p.m. Boca Raton Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season. As for Somerset Academy - Canyons, they will head out on the road to challenge Seminole Ridge at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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