Sadly, Everglades Prep Academy is still looking for their first win of the season after eight games. Their rough 11-2 defeat to the Mater Academy Bay Rays on Wednesday might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Everglades Prep Academy of the 9-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in February.
For Mater Academy Bay's part, Emmanuel Mercedes was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. Mercedes was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Rafael Abreu was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing four bases while going 2-for-2. Luke Verger was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Everglades Prep Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 0-8. As for Mater Academy Bay, they pushed their record up to 4-7 with that victory, which was their third straight at home.
Everglades Prep Academy will be staying on the road on April 12th to face off against Miami Country Day at 7:00 p.m. As for Mater Academy Bay, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Homestead at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Mater Academy Bay is facing Homestead at the right time seeing as Homestead is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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