After two games on the road, North Broward Prep is heading back home. They will take on the American Heritage Patriots at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (North Broward Prep: 1.9, American Heritage: 3.7) so any runs scored will be well earned.
On Tuesday, North Broward Prep earned a 6-1 win over St. John Paul II Academy.
Nate Hernandez looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out six over four innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Julian Rodriguez picked up the save, pitching three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (he also only allowed one walk).
At the plate, Kiernan O'Neill was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 4-for-4. Maxwell Burkholz was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, American Heritage scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by an 11-4 margin over Palm Beach Gardens. The victory was some much needed relief for American Heritage as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Josiah Haslem looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
On the hitting side, Zack Wilson was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Lucas Ramirez, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
North Broward Prep's win bumped their record up to 11-2. As for American Heritage, their victory bumped their record up to 8-6.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Wednesday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. North Broward Prep has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.4 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like American Heritage struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.9. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
North Broward Prep came out on top in a nail-biter against American Heritage when the teams last played back in May of 2021, sneaking past 9-8. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was American Heritage's Juhlien Gonzalez, who went 3-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Now that he won't be playing on Wednesday, will it be that much easier for North Broward Prep to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
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