Killian's found some homefield redemption this week after a tough overtime loss to Palmetto on Tuesday. The Killian Cougars blew past the Downtown Doral Dolphins 17-6.
Joseph Calvo looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks every time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Killian let Jordan Scantlebury and Alessandro Morejon loose on the outfield. Scantlebury went 2-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple, while Morejon got on base in three of his five plate appearances with two runs, a triple, and two RBI. Jahdon Heron was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
On Downtown Doral's side, Jean Franco Moreno was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Killian's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-12. As for Downtown Doral, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-16.
Killian will be playing in front of their home fans against Varela at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Varela's pitching crew has only allowed 1.9 runs per game this season, so Killian's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Downtown Doral, they will head out on the road to take on North Miami Beach at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Downtown Doral will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last.
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