It's playoff time, and Mater Academy Charter had no trouble coming through when it counted. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Everglades Gators a 5-0 shutout on Tuesday. The win continues a trend for the Lions in their matchups with the Gators: they've now won three in a row.
Jeuri La Rosa
| 04/15/25 vs Everglades | 2 |
| 04/02/25 vs Key West | 1 |
| 03/26/25 @ The Meadows School | 1 |
| 03/18/25 vs South Dade | 1 |
| 03/10/25 vs Hialeah Educational Academy | 1 |
| + 4 more games |
The result came thanks to Jeuri La Rosa's shutout, as he gave up just a hit and racked up 15 Ks. He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Mater Academy Charter let Yodelkis Quevedo and Jonathan Esponda run wild. Quevedo scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2, while Esponda scored a run while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Rafael Govin, who scored a run and stole three bases.
Mater Academy Charter's record is now 16-9-1. As for Everglades, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 9-12.
Looking ahead, Mater Academy Charter will challenge Varela at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Vipers will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Lions surely won't give up without a fight. Everglades does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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