Recap
The Mustangs pulled off a dramatic 9-8 victory over the Sliema Patriots. The game saw a back-and-forth battle, with the Mustangs overcoming an early 4-0 deficit to secure the comeback.
The Patriots started strong, scoring 4 runs in the first inning, with contributions from Jorge Acosta, who went 3 for 4 with a double and two singles, and Luis Belandria, who added a triple. Israel Rangel also shined, going 3 for 4 with three singles.
The Mustangs stayed in the game with solid defense, particularly from Kevin Spiteri at shortstop, who made a diving catch. Efrain Deyan led the offense, going 3 for 4 with two doubles and a single. Daniele Palumbo added a double, single, and a sacrifice fly, while rookie Gianluca Caruana hit a crucial two-run home run in the sixth to bring the Mustangs within reach.
In the seventh inning, with the game tied at 8-8, Alfred Chen delivered the final blow with a walk-off triple, his third hit of the game, which earned him MVP honors.