Cypress Bay took a six-run loss the last time they faced off against Nova, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Cypress Bay Lightning sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 win over the Nova Titans on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Lightning have posted since March 11, 2024.
Gabe Gener
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Gabe Gener spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on four hits and racked up nine Ks. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Cypress Bay is 2-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 3-4 otherwise.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on John Escobar, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, two stolen bases, and two RBI. Gabriel Parilli was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and one double.
The win got Cypress Bay back to even at 5-5. As for Nova, their defeat ended a six-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 6-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cypress Bay will square off against Archbishop Carroll at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Nova, they will take on Archbishop McCarthy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Nova's pitching crew has only allowed two runs per game this season, so Archbishop McCarthy's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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