South Broward proved they can win big last Tuesday (they won by eight) and on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Hialeah Thoroughbreds 5-4.
Ricky Losada made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. That's the first time he hasn't allowed a single hit since back in February of 2024. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-2. What's more, he posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in April of 2024.

Joshua Jakubowicz
03/05/25 @ Doral Academy | 9 |
03/12/25 vs Chaminade-Madonna | 5 |
02/19/25 vs Nova | 5 |
03/21/25 vs Hialeah | 1 |
In other pitching news, Joshua Jakubowicz tossed a big game, pitching five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. He is becoming a predictor of South Broward's success: when he allows at most one earned run the team is 3-1 (and 3-8-1 when he doesn't).
Back at the plate, Francisco Gomez-Haedo was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3. That stolen base marked the first that he snagged this season.
South Broward's record now sits at 6-9-1. As for Hialeah, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last eight matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season.
South Broward will venture away from home to challenge Cypress Creek at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Hialeah, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Miami Beach at 6:00 p.m. on April 1.
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