Softball Preview: Hialeah Gardens Gladiators vs. Goleman Gators
The Hialeah Gardens Gladiators will look to defend their home field on Monday against the Goleman Gators at 3:30 p.m. One thing working in Hialeah Gardens' favor is that they have posted big run totals every time they've taken the field this season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Hialeah Gardens gave their fans yet another huge win back in March. They were the clear victor by a 14-3 margin over Miami Beach.
Leah Perez spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on two hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Krystal Martinez was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI. Delania Aleman was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Goleman pushed their score all the way to 12 on Monday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They suffered a rough 24-12 defeat at the hands of Miami Springs. Goleman has struggled against Miami Springs recently, as their matchup on Monday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Taylor Campos was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Isabella Cardentey, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Hialeah Gardens pushed their record up to 10-0 with that victory, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season. As for Goleman, their loss dropped their record down to 4-4.
Everything went Hialeah Gardens' way against Goleman in their previous meeting back in March as Hialeah Gardens made off with a 20-0 win. Does Hialeah Gardens have another victory up their sleeve, or will Goleman turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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