Somerset Academy South Homestead hasn't had much luck against Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Somerset Academy South Homestead Hurricanes will welcome the Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart Cyclones at 4:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart will be up against a hot Somerset Academy South Homestead team: the squad just extended their winning streak to three. Somerset Academy South Homestead was the clear victors by an 18-8 margin over Coral Shores on Thursday. Somerset Academy South Homestead's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Jazelyn Bermudez and Brianna Vasallo did most of the damage at the plate: Bermudez scored three runs and stole Five bases. while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while Vasallo scored two runs and stole Four bases. while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. That's the most stolen bases Vasallo has posted since back in March of 2024. Shaylin Preston was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Somerset Academy South Homestead always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .732. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in three consecutive matches.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Colonial Christian a 15-0 shutout on Monday. The Cyclones haven't had any issues with the Patriots recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.
Madelyn Althage looked comfortable as she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over four innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart let Veronica Franzino and Sylvia Figueroa run wild. Franzino got on base in three of her four plate appearances with five RBI, one triple, and one run, while Figueroa scored three runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. That triple marked the first that Franzino hit this season. Another player making a difference was Grace Diez, who scored a run while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart's victory bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Somerset Academy South Homestead, their win bumped their record up to an identical 4-2.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Somerset Academy South Homestead has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .597. However, it's not like Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart struggles in that department as they've averaged .554. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Somerset Academy South Homestead suffered a grim 19-8 defeat to Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Will Somerset Academy South Homestead have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
