Everglades City's game on Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They blew past the East Lee County Jaguars 16-8. Considering the Gators have won five matchups by more than seven runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.

Josey Ryder
04/10/25 @ East Lee County | 6 |
04/11/24 @ Golden Gate | 5 |
03/04/24 vs East Lee County | 4 |
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Josey Ryder was a standout: she got on base in all three of her plate appearances with six stolen bases, three runs, and one double. Those six stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Ava Ramos was another key player, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with six stolen bases and three runs.
Everglades City always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .821. Their OBP was a full 0 higher than the also-impressive .545 that East Lee County posted.
The win snapped Everglades City's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 7-7 record. As for East Lee County, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-10 record this season.
Everglades City didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 13-3 defeat against Southwest Florida Christian on the 14th. As for East Lee County, they have also already played their next matchup, a 25-6 loss against Cape Coral on the 11th.
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