Benjamin was the 8-3 winner over Cardinal Newman when they last played one another back in May of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Benjamin Buccaneers fell just short of the Cardinal Newman Crusaders by a score of 6-5 on Tuesday.
Benjamin Swank made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Drew Buchanan, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
On Cardinal Newman's side, Sam Lovitz looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). Lovitz has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Blake Anderson came in to relieve Lovitz and was airtight, giving up no runs, hits or walks in his three innings pitched.
At the plate, Dominic Demarzo and Carl Calixte did most of the damage at the plate: Demarzo scored a run while going 2-for-3, while Calixte scored a run while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Gabe Acevedo, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Benjamin's defeat dropped their record down to 9-4. As for Cardinal Newman, the victory (which was their seventh in a row) raised their record to 11-3-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Benjamin will take on Royal Palm Beach at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Cardinal Newman, they will be playing at home against Okeechobee at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Cardinal Newman will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak alive.
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