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| 03/03/26 - Away | 5-3 W |
| 04/08/25 - Home | 5-3 W |
| 04/02/25 - Home | 5-3 W |
| 02/25/25 - Away | 20-4 W |
| 04/15/24 - Home | 12-2 W |
| + 5 more games |
St. Cloud is still undefeated this season after their matchup against Gateway on Tuesday, but Gateway came as close as anyone has to beating them. The Bulldogs narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Panthers 5-3. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Bulldogs also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2025.
Matthew Deluca tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, St. Cloud's win was truly a team effort as five different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Jose Alvarado, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base and one run. Gage Rutledge also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
St. Cloud's victory bumped their record up to 9-0. As for Gateway, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. St. Cloud will square off against Ocoee at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Gateway, they will challenge Celebration at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Panthers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Storm have averaged an impressive 6.5 runs per game this season.
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