There's no place like home for Everglades, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Tuesday. They skirted past the Pembroke Pines Charter Jaguars 4-3. This was payback for Everglades, who suffered a 15-0 loss the last time these two teams met.
Ryan Soto made a splash while hitting and pitching. He pitched 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Soto was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Diego Gonzalez, who went 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBI. Adrian Martinez was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
On Pembroke Pines Charter's side, Everett Suazo was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 5-for-5. The team also got some help courtesy of Isiah Negron, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
Even though they lost, Pembroke Pines Charter didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 14 strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
Everglades' victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-7-1. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.3 runs per game. As for Pembroke Pines Charter, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-9 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Everglades will take on South Plantation at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Pembroke Pines Charter, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Mater Academy Charter at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Mater Academy Charter's pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so Pembroke Pines Charter's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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