
Gladiators
04/10/25 @ Goleman | 7-2 |
04/09/25 @ Coral Reef | 9-1 |
04/03/25 @ American | 7-4 |
04/02/25 vs Downtown Doral | 10-5 |
04/01/25 @ Mater Lakes Academy | 8-3 |
+ 5 more games |
Hialeah Gardens came tearing into Thursday's contest with nine straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5.4 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They walked away with a 7-2 win over the Goleman Gators. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Gladiators also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2024.
Anthony Padilla looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Andrew Gonzalez, who scored a run while going 3-for-4. Jose Hernandez also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Hialeah Gardens' victory was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 14-8. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.0 runs over those games. As for Goleman, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-16.
Hialeah Gardens and Goleman are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. The Gladiators will take on Cypress Bay at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Goleman, they will challenge West Broward at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bobcats' pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so the Gators' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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