The Westminster Academy Lions will head out on the road to take on the South Plantation Paladins at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Westminster Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Westminster Academy gave their fans yet another huge victory on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 12-2 margin over Brito. Winning may never get old, but Westminster Academy sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
Alex Fuentes looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Grayson Klatman relieved him and did a solid job, tossing four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Jesus Garcia, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Calvin Martin, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, it was a hard-fought game, but South Plantation had to settle for an 8-6 loss against Deerfield Beach on Tuesday.
Andrew Gollan was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 1-for-1. The team also got some help courtesy of Lucas Decordova, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI.
Westminster Academy has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a nice bump to their 9-5 record this season. As for South Plantation, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-9 record this season.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Wednesday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Westminster Academy has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.1 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like South Plantation struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.8. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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