While it was Fort Meade who put the first points on the board on Monday, it was Lake Wales who put up more. The Fort Meade Miners took a 6-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Lake Wales Highlanders. Fort Meade has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Carson Montsdeoca was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off ten hits (and only one walk). Montsdeoca has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Montsdeoca was even better at the plate, going 2-for-2 with a home run.
Montsdeoca wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Ty Montsdeoca, who went 1-for-2 with a double.
On Lake Wales' side, DJ ROBINSON was excellent, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Fort Meade's loss dropped their record down to 11-7. As for Lake Wales, their win bumped their record up to 7-10.
Coincidentally, the pair will both be playing Bartow the next time they take the field. Fort Meade will head out to face Bartow at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, while Lake Wales will head out to face them at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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