Key West was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 5-3 heartbreaker at the hands of the John Carroll Catholic Rams. The Conchs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Rams apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March of 2024.
Key West got a good showing from Christian Koppal, who pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. That's the fewest hits Koppal has allowed since back in May of 2024.
At the plate, Kade Maltz was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one home run and two runs. That's the most runs he has posted since back in February.
Key West's record now sits at 9-6. As for John Carroll Catholic, their win bumped their record up to 10-6.
Coming up, Key West will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Berkeley Prep at 1:00 p.m. Berkeley Prep will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Key West surely won't give up without a fight. As for John Carroll Catholic, they will take on Boulder at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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