Santaluces is still winless after their matchup against Somerset Academy - Canyons on Thursday, but the team can take solace in the fact it was the closest they've come to winning. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Cougars. The Chiefs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cougars apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2019.
Daniel Valentin was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he pitched 4.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off one hit. That's the fewest hits he has allowed since back in April of 2025.
On the hitting side, Santaluces saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Abner Garcia, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base and one run. Anthony Camps also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Santaluces' record now sits at 0-8. As for Somerset Academy - Canyons, they moved to 2-7 with that win, which also ended their five-game losing streak.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Santaluces will take on Royal Palm Beach at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Somerset Academy - Canyons, they will challenge Seminole Ridge at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Cougars' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Hawks have averaged an impressive 7.1 runs per game this season.
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