Miami Beach was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost an 8-7 heartbreaker at the hands of the Mater Lakes Academy Bears. That's two games in a row now that the Hi-Tides have lost by just one run.
Miami Beach got a big performance out of Gabriel Pena, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Julio Piti, who went 3-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
Miami Beach's record is now 2-10. As for Mater Lakes Academy, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Miami Beach will welcome Brito at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Mater Lakes Academy, they will be playing at home against Calvary Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Eagles' pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so the Bears' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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