Miami Country Day lost to Somerset Academy South Homestead back in March, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Tuesday. The Miami Country Day Spartans came out on top in a nail-biter against the Somerset Academy South Homestead Hurricanes and snuck past 7-6. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Miami Country Day.
Avery Sinnes made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over 6.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. Sinnes was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with three RBI and a double.
Sinnes wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jackson Boucher, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Like Miami Country Day, Somerset Academy South Homestead also got a great game from a two-way player: Valdemiro Dasilva. On the mound, he struck out ten batters over 5.1 innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits (and only one walk). Dasilva has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Dasilva was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-2 with two RBI and a double.
Miami Country Day's victory ended an 11-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-14. As for Somerset Academy South Homestead, they have been struggling recently as they've lost ten of their last 11 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-16 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Miami Country Day will take on Everglades Prep Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Miami Country Day is facing Everglades Prep Academy at the right time seeing as Everglades Prep Academy is stuck on a ten-game losing streak. As for Somerset Academy South Homestead, they will play host again on Thursday to welcome Keys Gate, where first pitch is scheduled at 6:00 p.m. Keys Gate is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
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