Softball Recap: Moore Haven Has No Trouble Against Clewiston

Terriers

Margin (Wins)

04/01/25 @ East Lee County	19
04/21/25 @ Clewiston	18
04/16/25 vs Glades Day	17
04/10/25 @ Gateway	16
03/26/25 vs East Lee County	15

Moore Haven gave up the first runs on Monday, but they didn't let that get them down. They were the clear victors by a 21-3 margin over the Clewiston Tigers. The result was nothing new for the Terriers, who have now won eight games by six runs or more so far this season.

Preslynn Baker and Brooklyn Sergent made a splash while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Baker tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Sergent pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive appearances. At the plate, Baker went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Sergent went 3-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.

In other batting news, JoEllen Erskin was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. Neska Blissett was another key player, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and two doubles.

Moore Haven always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .657. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Clewiston only posted an OBP of .300.

Moore Haven is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-6 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.3 runs over those games. As for Clewiston, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost ten of their last 11 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-15 record this season.

Moore Haven will be playing in front of their home fans against John Carroll Catholic at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Rams will roll in looking for their tenth straight win, something the Terriers surely won't give up without a fight. As for Clewiston, they will head out to take on Suncoast at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Chargers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 11.45 runs per game on average), something the Tigers will no doubt try to take advantage of.