After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Palmetto, South Dade was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Varela Vipers a 16-0 shutout. The Buccaneers haven't had any issues with the Vipers recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive victory against them.
A. Guedes made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Guedes was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 2-for-3. Guedes is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stole at least one every time she's taken the field this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on B. Cuellar, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. Cuellar is also crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stole at least one every time she's taken the field this season. K. DeBenito was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Buccaneers
| 02/27/25 vs Varela | 69.6% |
| 02/25/25 vs Palmetto | 25% |
| 02/18/25 vs Southridge | 63% |
| 04/23/24 @ Varela | 49% |
| 04/18/24 vs Somerset Academy South Homestead | 51.5% |
| + 3 more games |
South Dade always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .696. The last time their OBP was this high was back in April of 2024.
South Dade's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Varela, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. South Dade will host Miami at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Varela, they will welcome Homestead at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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