Wekiva had lost six straight on the road, but on Monday they dropped down to 2-14 to make it seven. They came up short against the University Cougars, falling 12-5. The Mustangs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cougars apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2022.
Blane Byrd was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaden Graham, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base and two RBI.
As for University, their record is now 3-9. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On University's side, Oscar Maldonado was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over 4.1 innings pitched. Maldonado also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because University is 2-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 1-8 otherwise. Maldonado was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one RBI.
Wekiva will square off against Lake Mary Prep at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Griffins' pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so the Mustangs' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for University, they will challenge Space Coast at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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