University lost against Boone back in April of 2024, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The University Cougars fell just short of the Boone Braves by a score of 5-3. The Cougars have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Sebastian Montanez put in work while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. That's the fewest earned runs he has allowed since back in February. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI. That stolen base was his first of the season.
Montanez wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Angel Berrios, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one double. That stolen base marked the first that Berrios snagged this season.
University's loss dropped their record down to 4-7. As for Boone, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 4-7.
Looking ahead, University will head out to challenge Lake Howell at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The last three games Lake Howell has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Boone, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Dr. Phillips at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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