The Winter Haven Blue Devils will face off against the George Jenkins Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Winter Haven will be strutting in after a victory while George Jenkins will be coming in after a defeat.
Having struggled with seven losses in a row, Winter Haven turned things around against Sebring on Friday. They had just enough and edged out the Blue Streaks 2-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Blue Devils have posted since March 25, 2024.
Leyla Roberts spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on four hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Reagan Barrett, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3. That's the most runs she has posted since back in February.
Meanwhile, George Jenkins has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 3.25 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They lost 11-5 to Lake Region. The Eagles' defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Riley Pate was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one home run and three RBI.
George Jenkins' loss dropped their record down to 9-7. As for Winter Haven, their victory bumped their record up to 3-12.
Winter Haven came up short against George Jenkins in their previous matchup back in April of 2024, falling 11-6. Will the Blue Devils have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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