While Somerset Academy - Canyons couldn't quite beat Royal Palm Beach on Wednesday, the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 11-point defeat they were dealt last Monday. The Somerset Academy - Canyons Cougars fell just short of the Royal Palm Beach Wildcats by a score of 7-5. Somerset Academy - Canyons has not had much luck with Royal Palm Beach recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Cody Wexler was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up four earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. Tyler Schwal came in to relieve Wexler and was airtight, giving up no runs, hits or walks in his one inning pitched.
On the hitting side, Somerset Academy - Canyons saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sean Denitto, who went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and an RBI.
On Royal Palm Beach's side, the team relied heavily on Johnny Montgomery, who scored a run while going 1-for-1. Another player making a difference was Robert Gonzalez, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Somerset Academy - Canyons' loss dropped their record down to 7-9. As for Royal Palm Beach, their victory bumped their record up to 7-8.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Somerset Academy - Canyons is on the road again on Friday to play Jupiter Christian at 4:30 p.m. As for Royal Palm Beach, they will take on Dr. Joaquin Garcia at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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