Montverde Academy had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They never let The Villages Charter Buffalo onto the board and left with a 7-0 win on Wednesday. The result was nothing new for Montverde Academy, who have now won 17 contests by six runs or more so far this season.
The result came thanks to Nevaeh Williams's shutout, as she gave up just two hits and racked up 13 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Aracelis Jimenez, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Luna Taboas, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Montverde Academy's victory was their 22nd straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 24-4. As for The Villages Charter, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 13-13.
Montverde Academy will take on Crystal River at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Crystal River will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Montverde Academy surely won't give up without a fight. The Villages Charter does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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