Dr. Krop hadn't done well against Southwest recently (they were 0-6 in their previous six matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Lightning sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-2 win over the Eagles. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Lightning have posted since April 16, 2024.
Fernando Guerrero spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on seven hits. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Dr. Krop is 4-2 when he allows at most three earned runs, but 3-9 otherwise.
Ryan Pena
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On the hitting side, Ryan Pena was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in doubles (two).
Dr. Krop's win bumped their record up to 7-11. As for Southwest, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 13-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Dr. Krop will welcome Sports Leadership & Management at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Dr. Krop is facing Sports Leadership & Management at the right time seeing as Sports Leadership & Management is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Southwest, they will host Coral Park at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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