Blue Darters Continue to Roll, Move to 17-3 with Victory Over Boone
Last night the Boone Braves visited the Apopka Blue Darters in a matchup that saw the home team take an early lead and never let go. Notable performances at the plate came from 2022 Util Jacob Pino, 2021 IF Mike Sowers, and 2022 1B/3B Juan Cruz as all three delivered multiple hits in the game and key RBIs for the Blue Darters.
The Blue Darters got a hot start in the bottom of the second with an early 3-0 lead due to Jacob Pino driving a ball into centerfield for a two-run double, bringing in Juan Cruz and 2022 OF Winston Williams to score. 2021 IF Mike Sowers then doubled to bring in Pino and top off the three run inning. Apopka would then add onto their lead in the next inning as 2021 1B Jose Class hit a sac-fly into center field to bring in a runner, followed by Jacob Pino coming in to score off of an error and extend the lead to 5-0.
However, the Braves would eventually strike in the 5th inning with 2021 INF Frank Landeiro driving an RBI single down the left field line. The Braves continued to chip away at the deficit in the top of the 6th with another run scored off of a HBP making the score 5-2. Ultimately it would fall short as 2023 RHP Skylar Stinson and 2021 LHP Grayson Adams secured an Apopka 5-2 victory, with one inning of work respectively.
With the win the Blue Darters moved to 17-3 while the Braves fell to 6-13.
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Top Performers
2022 Util Jacob Pino (Apopka HS, FL)
Uncommitted. During one of his at-bats he roped a ball into left field for an RBI double. Ball really jumps off the bat. Was one of the key contributors for the Blue Darters as he finished the game 2-3 at the plate with two RBI and two runs scored.
2022 1B/3B Juan Cruz (Apopka HS, FL)
Uncommitted. Has an athletic, 5-foot-11 frame with room to fill out. Finished the game going 2-3 at the plate with a run scored. Showed great discipline at the plate and didn’t chase bad pitches.
2022 OF Jansen Reece (Boone HS, FL)
Uncommitted. Currently stands at 6-foot-2, 195 pounds on a taller, physical frame. During one of his at-bats in the game he laced one down the left field line for a double. Present power and the ball really jumps off the bat when he makes contact.
