Coral Reef won the last time they faced Park Vista, and things went their way on Thursday too. The Coral Reef Barracudas had just enough and edged the Park Vista Cobras out 5-3.
Rachel Hawkins was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run and two runs. She is on a roll when it comes to home runs, as she's now launched at least one in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Avery Clegg, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
On Park Vista's side, Nariyah Jones was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Jones was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a stolen base and an RBI.
Jones wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Isabella Golas, who went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI. Isabella LaGreca was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases.
Coral Reef's victory bumped their record up to 11-7. As for Park Vista, their record now sits at 11-3.
Coral Reef will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Somerset Academy (Silver Palms) at 12:30 p.m. Somerset Academy (Silver Palms) is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season. As for Park Vista, they are on the road again on Friday to play Miami Christian at 3:00 p.m. Miami Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
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