Softball Recap: Dwyer Find Success

Dwyer's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Seminole Ridge Hawks, sneaking past 6-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Panthers have posted since April 1, 2024.

Haylee Taylor

Batters Struck Out

03/04/25 @ Seminole Ridge	5
02/28/25 vs Melbourne	4
02/25/25 @ American Heritage	1
02/20/25 vs South Fork	4
05/09/24 @ Melbourne	0
+ 4 more games

Haylee Taylor was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run over 5.2 innings pitched. What's more, she posted five strikeouts, the most she's had since back in April of 2024. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 5-for-5. She also hit a double, marking her first of the season.

Taylor wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Emma Jasperson, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one RBI. Ava Pratt also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.

Dwyer was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .375. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.

Dwyer's victory bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Seminole Ridge, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-4.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought as Dwyer Panthers duke it out with Martin County Tigers at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Martin County has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.17 runs per game on average), something Dwyer will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Seminole Ridge, they are taking a road trip to face off against Westminster Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Westminster Academy's pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so Seminole Ridge's hitters will have their work cut out for them.