Recap
The Sliema Patriots secured a 7-5 victory over the Mustangs in a hard-fought game, highlighted by strong performances from both teams. The Patriots’ offense was led by Israel Rangel, who went 3 for 3 with a double and two singles, earning him MVP honours.
The Patriots jumped out to an early lead, scoring 2 runs in the first inning and adding another in the third. Fernando Berroteran contributed a key run-scoring triple, while Jorge Acosta went 3 for 4 with an RBI and an extra-base hit to help pad the lead. The Patriots added two more runs in the sixth inning to make it 7-4, which proved to be just enough.
For the Mustangs, Efrain Deyan’s defense in center field was crucial, helping to keep the game close. Kevin Spiteri went 2 for 4 with a double and a walk, while Daniele Palumbo also contributed, going 2 for 4 with a double and a single. The Mustangs scored in the first and second innings, and tied the game briefly in the fourth with two runs, but were unable to fully close the gap.
The Patriots’ pitching held strong in the final innings, preventing a late comeback from Mustangs and securing the 7-5 win.