ABF Academy Homestead came into Friday's matchup having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. Everything went their way against the Boca Raton Christian Blazers on Friday as the ABF Academy Homestead Bandits made off with an 11-5 win. With that victory, ABF Academy Homestead brought their scoring average up to 6.4 runs per game.
Jason Labrada was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Labrada was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, ABF Academy Homestead got a massive performance out of Carlos Infante, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4. Alex Reguiera was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
On Boca Raton Christian's side, Nathan Walters was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with a triple, two RBI, and a run. The team also got some help courtesy of Ryan Watach, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.
Even though they lost, Boca Raton Christian hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as ABF Academy Homestead struck out five times.
ABF Academy Homestead's win bumped their record up to 7-9. As for Boca Raton Christian, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-8 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. ABF Academy Homestead will take on Coral Shores at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. ABF Academy Homestead is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season. Boca Raton Christian will take on Somerset Academy - Canyons at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Somerset Academy - Canyons is coming into the match with three straight losses on the road, meaning Boca Raton Christian will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory.
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