Baseball Recap: Southeast Seminoles vs. Gibbs Gladiators
Southeast scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 24-5 margin over the Gibbs Gladiators. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest win of the season.
Franklyn Rosa and Jose Correa were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Rosa struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. Meanwhile, Correa pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Rosa has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Rosa went 3-for-5 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple, while Correa scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Southeast let Aiden Taflinger and Adrian Beltran loose on the outfield. Taflinger scored four runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances, while Beltran scored four runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Taflinger is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last seven games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Evan Carr, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
On Gibbs' side, Keiun'dre Mathis made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 2-for-2.
Southeast's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-9. As for Gibbs, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost six of their last seven contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-10 record this season.
Southeast will head out on the road to square off against Lakewood at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Southeast is facing Lakewood at the right time seeing as Lakewood is stuck on a 12-game losing streak. As for Gibbs, they will head out on the road to challenge Lakeside Christian at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Lakeside Christian has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 6.13 runs per game on average), something Gibbs will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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