Belleview fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Matanzas on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Pirates by a score of 11-10. The Rattlers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Pirates apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2025.
Larry Quartararo was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out six batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits.
At the plate, Ja'Mere Frymire led a balanced group of hitters, going 3-for-5 with three RBI and two runs. Lazaro Martinez was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three runs and one RBI.
This is the second loss in a row for Belleview and nudges their season record down to 5-4. As for Matanzas, with the win, they broke their six-game losing streak and moved their record to 2-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Belleview will venture away from home to take on Leesburg at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Matanzas, they will head out to challenge St. Joseph Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Flashes' pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so the Pirates' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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