Ferguson proved they can win big last Friday (they won by seven) but on Tuesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They skirted past the Coral Reef Barracudas 8-6. The win was nothing new for Ferguson as they're now sitting on three straight.
Zachary Alfonso made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and only one walk). Alfonso has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Alfonso was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with a double and an RBI.
In other pitching news, Jose Rijo looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned run off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Alain Marquez and Justin Rodriguez did most of the damage at the plate: Marquez scored a run while going 2-for-3, while Rodriguez went 2-for-3 with two runs and a triple. Ryan Alfonso was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Ferguson has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven contests, which provided a massive bump to their 10-8 record this season. As for Coral Reef, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last 12 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-12-2 record this season.
Ferguson will look to defend their home field on Thursday against iMater Charter at 3:30 p.m. As for Coral Reef, they will head out on the road to face off against Miami Beach at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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