Monsignor Pace was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of the West Boca Raton Bulls by a score of 3-2.
Dylan Llanes was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out six batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Monsignor Pace saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Dyson Joseph, who went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
On West Boca Raton's side, James Littmen spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on six hits and racked up nine Ks.
At the plate, Tyler Lichtenberger was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
Monsignor Pace's defeat dropped their record down to 15-5. As for West Boca Raton, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 13-9 record this season.
Monsignor Pace didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, an 8-6 loss vs. Palmetto on the 17th. West Boca Raton has also already played their next contest, an 11-1 win against St. John Paul II Academy on the 18th.
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