The Brito Panthers will head out on the road to take on the iMater Charter Knights at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Monday, Brito made easy work of Coral Shores and carried off a 14-3 win. That 11 run margin sets a new team best for Brito this season.
Juan Guerrero looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Gregory Catano was a standout: he scored a run while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Hector Santos, who scored three runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, iMater Charter had to endure a seven-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They walked away with a 7-3 victory over Somerset Academy (Silver Palms) on Tuesday.
Luis Hernandez tossed a big game, striking out eight batters over 5.1 innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Rogert Jimenez, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and two runs. Sander Rodriguez was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
Brito's win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 9-9. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.4 runs per game. As for iMater Charter, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-10.
IMater Charter's pitching crew has a tough task ahead of them: Brito has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .441. It's a different story for iMater Charter, though, as they've only averaged .364. Will they be able to contain Brito's hitters?
Brito came up short against iMater Charter in their previous meeting back in March of 2021, falling 10-7. Can Brito avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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