If JC Bermudez Doral was riding high off their 11-1 takedown of iMater Charter last Wednesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The JC Bermudez Doral Thunder fell just short of the Killian Cougars by a score of 5-3 on Monday.
JC Bermudez Doral got a good showing from Jacob Rodriguez, who pitched 3.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits.
On the hitting side, Jose Herrera was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Reagan Orozco, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.
Even though they lost, JC Bermudez Doral hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Killian struck out eight times.
On Killian's side, Luis Pruneda tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run over 4.1 innings pitched.
At the plate, John Chen See was incredible, firing off two home runs while going 2-for-2. Kevin Oliva was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
JC Bermudez Doral has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-12-2 record this season. As for Killian, their victory ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-14.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. JC Bermudez Doral will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Westland Hialeah, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:00 p.m. Westland Hialeah is coming into the game with five straight defeats on the road, meaning JC Bermudez Doral will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Killian, they will be playing at home against Braddock at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games Killian has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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