It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Coral Reef ultimately got the result they hoped for on Saturday. They came out on top against the Merritt Island Mustangs by a score of 4-1. The Barracudas have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Mustangs, too.
Quinley Wylie spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on five hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Brianna Fields was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in April of 2024. Chloe Junco also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Barracudas
| 04/05/25 @ Merritt Island | 4-1 |
| 04/04/25 @ Oakleaf | 6-0 |
| 04/02/25 @ Osceola | 7-1 |
| 03/20/25 @ Florida Christian | 11-5 |
Coral Reef pushed their record up to 14-4 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. The road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.8 runs on average over those games. As for Merritt Island, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-10 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Coral Reef will head out to square off against Western at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Wildcats will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Barracudas surely won't give up without a fight. As for Merritt Island, they will head out on the road to face off against Rockledge at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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