IMater Charter extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to seven on Friday, dropping them down to 0-5. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost an 8-7 heartbreaker at the hands of the Southwest Eagles. That's two games in a row now that the Knights have lost by just one run.
Alex Alvarez got iMater Charter off to a strong start despite the final result, striking out seven batters over 5.1 innings while giving up four earned runs off only two hits.
At the plate, Alejandro De La Vega was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Those runs marked the first that he has scored this season. Jayden Castillo was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs.
As for Southwest, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 4-1. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.8 runs on average over those games.
On Southwest's side, Euclides Alvarez looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. Alvarez has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk any time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Orisjoe Valdes was excellent, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two runs and one double. Another player making a difference was Jorge Lacher, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI.
IMater Charter has already played their next matchup, an 8-6 victory against ABF Academy on the 23rd. As for Southwest, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 1-0 defeat against Miami Springs on the 24th.
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