The Belen Jesuit Wolverines will play host again on Thursday to welcome the Miami Christian Victors, where first pitch is scheduled at 6:00 p.m. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Belen Jesuit: 3.9, Miami Christian: 2.6) so any runs scored will be well earned.
On Tuesday, Belen Jesuit had just enough and edged Taravella out 4-3. That's two games straight that Belen Jesuit has won by just one run.
Max Aspuru looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Belen Jesuit let David Garrido and Jake Cueto loose on the outfield. Garrido went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI, while Cueto scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Miami Christian came up short against Mater Lakes Academy on Thursday and fell 7-3.
Willy Mendez was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-4 with a triple and a stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Ronny Cruz, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
Belen Jesuit pushed their record up to 17-4 with that win, which was their seventh straight at home. As for Miami Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 13-4.
Thursday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Belen Jesuit hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .333. However, it's not like Miami Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .358. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Belen Jesuit might still be hurting after the 13-3 defeat they got from Miami Christian when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Will Belen Jesuit have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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