Bartow was the 16-2 winner over McKeel Academy when they last played one another back in April of 2025, but their luck changed this time around. The Yellow Jackets fell just short of the Wildcats by a score of 2-1 on Friday.
Ariel Ramirez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on three hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, Bartow saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Niamah Johnson, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run.
Bartow's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1. As for McKeel Academy, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.
Bartow wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 7-0 victory against Lake Region on the 24th. As for McKeel Academy, they have also already played their next contest, a 12-11 win against Auburndale on the 24th.
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