With a playoff game on the line, Dr. Joaquin Garcia rose to the challenge on Monday. Everything went their way against the Suncoast Chargers as they made off with a 17-6 win. The high-scoring effort was just what Dr. Joaquin Garcia needed considering they were shutout in their previous match.
Annabelle Brisco made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off nine hits. Brisco was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ava Johnston, who went 3-for-5 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Mackenzie Gerst, who went 2-for-5 with two triples, three runs, and an RBI.
On Suncoast's side, Stella Rinehimer made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4. Sara Jayne was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI.
Dr. Joaquin Garcia's victory bumped their record up to 7-15. As for Suncoast, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last 12 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-12 record this season.
Dr. Joaquin Garcia will challenge Jensen Beach at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Jensen Beach is coming into the game with six straight wins on the road, so Dr. Joaquin Garcia will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. Suncoast does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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