03/24/2023
The Orlando Baseball Association 's weeknight 30+ division is certainly heating up and it is already apparent in only the second week of the season.
With 3 former division Champions (Braves, Criollos and Sun Devils) along with newcomer, Rattlers, this division has certainly got it all. Tough pitching, great consistent hitting, power bats and solid defense all around.
All 4 teams have the exact record, 1-1.
In last night's battle at Bennett the Rattlers handed the Criollos their first loss of the season via a final score of 13-7.
Rattlers came out swinging as Criollos starting pitcher Peter Parrilla gave up 7 runs (4ER) in 2 innings of work and got a no decision as the Criollos mix of young and veteran talent shone through and began chipping away at the Rattlers lead.
Quietly the Criollos, led by Jimmy Lore, Jedrek Tylutki, Rick Garza , and Vincent Scott Porter clawed their way back from a 5 run deficit to eventually tied in the top of the 4th inning.
Unfortunately, Arias Adderli took the loss in relief. He shut down the Rattlers bats for 3 innings but in the bottom of the 6th, the Rattlers managed to take the lead on a 2 out, 2 run double and that was essentially all they needed to seal the victory.
Criollos newcomer lefty, James Osorio looked good on the mound throwing a scoreless final frame.
We take on the Central Florida Sun Devils next week.
New rivalries are brewing and you won't want to miss a single minute of the action. Catch it on FB Livestream next Wednesday at 7pm.
Let's get it!