Hialeah took an eight-run defeat the last time they faced off against Hialeah Gardens, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Thoroughbreds skirted past the Gladiators 3-1. The game was the first time the Thoroughbreds have beaten the Gladiators on their field since April 23, 2021.
Jude Fernandez
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Jude Fernandez got the start for Hialeah and what a start it was: he didn’t allow a single earned run while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Fernandez also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because the Thoroughbreds are 2-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 1-3 otherwise. Yaniel Tabares picked up the save, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
At the plate, Tyler Vazquez was excellent, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Hialeah moved to 3-4 with that win, which also ended their four-game losing streak. As for Hialeah Gardens, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hialeah will host iMater Charter at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Knights’ pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so the Thoroughbreds’ hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Hialeah Gardens, they will challenge Miami Beach at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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