Plantation had lost four straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 2-4 to make it five. They fell 12-8 to the Hollywood Hills Spartans. The Colonels were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Spartans earlier this season, when they won 18-8.
As for Hollywood Hills, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 5-2. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Hollywood Hills' part, Ian Antelo and George Maldonado were major factors no matter where they played. Throwing, Antelo struck out 11 batters over five innings while giving up five earned runs off nine hits (and only one walk). Meanwhile, Maldonado tossed 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Those 11 strikeouts gave Antelo a new career-high. At the plate, Antelo got on base in three of his four plate appearances with seven stolen bases and three runs, while Maldonado got on base in two of his four plate appearances with four stolen bases and one run. Antelo is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's snagged at least one every time he's taken the field this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lazaro Bonilla, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with six stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Adrian Andre, who got on base in two of his four plate appearances with five stolen bases and one run.
Plantation has already played their next matchup, a 6-0 victory against Spoto on the 28th. As for Hollywood Hills, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, a 15-1 defeat against Pompano Beach on the 26th.
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