Matanzas was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 11th straight defeat. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-3 heartbreaker at the hands of the Seabreeze Sandcrabs. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Sandcrabs this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 3-2 last Friday.
Gianni Cerbone was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out seven batters over 6.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits (and only one walk). What's more, he gave up only one walk, the fewest he's had since back in February.
At the plate, Wiley Connor made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Matanzas' loss dropped their record down to 1-20. As for Seabreeze, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 13-10.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Matanzas will welcome Beachside at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Seabreeze, they will challenge Father Lopez at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Green Wave will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Sandcrabs surely won't give up without a fight.
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