Baseball Recap: Weeki Wachee triumphant thanks to a strong effort from Jayden Vigo

By Team Reports Apr 30, 2024, 7:51pm

Baseball Recap: Weeki Wachee Hornets vs. Springstead Eagles

It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Weeki Wachee ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-4 victory over the Springstead Eagles. That's two games straight that Weeki Wachee has won by just one run.

The team relied heavily on Jayden Vigo, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Saul Melendez, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.

On Springstead's side, Nathan Marsh made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-3. Dimitri Sabino was another key contributor, going 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.

The win made it two in a row for Weeki Wachee and bumps their season record up to 11-12. As for Springstead, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-11.

Weeki Wachee will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Central, where first pitch is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. The last three games Weeki Wachee has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Springstead, they will head out on the road to face off against Sunlake at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Sunlake will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Springstead surely won't give up without a fight.

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