Recap
The Brewers secured a 14-8 victory over the Mellieha Northenders in a game marked by heavy offense and momentum shifts. The Brewers came out strong, scoring 5 runs in the first inning, with Jean Madrid driving in two. The Northenders answered back with a two-run home run from Michael Bartolo, cutting the deficit to 5-2.
Both teams continued to trade runs, with the Northenders taking a brief lead after a 5-run second inning. By the third inning, the Brewers regained control, adding two more runs to go ahead 8-7. A run in the fourth extended their lead to 9-8.
The game remained tight until the seventh inning when Jean Madrid delivered a three-run home run, putting the Brewers up 14-8 and sealing the win. Madrid finished 3 for 4 with a walk, 5 RBIs, and was named the game’s MVP. Cristian Aponte also contributed with 3 hits, 2 runs, and an RBI.