Softball Recap: Trinity Catholic Celtics vs. Dunnellon Tigers
Trinity Catholic scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They blew past the Dunnellon Tigers 13-1. Considering Trinity Catholic has won six contests by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Caylee Barbe and Liliana Ornelas were a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Barbe struck out seven batters over 2.2 innings while giving up no earned run off one hit. Meanwhile, Ornelas struck out eight batters over 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Barbe went 3-for-4 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs, while Ornelas went 1-for-4 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
In other batting news, Tania Romero and Emma Kaylor did most of the damage at the plate: Romero scored a run while going 3-for-4, while Kaylor scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Kristina Fogelman, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Trinity Catholic has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matches, which provided a nice bump to their 12-5 record this season. As for Dunnellon, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Trinity Catholic will take on Mount Dora Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Dunnellon, they will play host again on Friday to welcome Vanguard, where first pitch is scheduled at 7:00 p.m.
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