After a string of nine wins, Boca Raton's good fortune finally ran out on Monday. Their tough 8-1 loss to the King's Academy Lions might stick with them for a while. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Boca Raton has scored all season.
Boca Raton got a good showing from David Cohen, who tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
At the plate, Dante Ambrose made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-1 with a home run.
On King's Academy's side, Tanner Barfield spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up ten Ks. Barfield has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Chase Ceppo was excellent, scoring three runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Luke Shelhamer was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Boca Raton's defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 11-2. As for King's Academy, their victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-6.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Boca Raton will face off against Calvary Christian Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Boca Raton: 1.7, Calvary Christian Academy: 2.6) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for King's Academy, they will head out on the road to challenge Oxbridge Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Oxbridge Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
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