Bears
| 05/01/25 vs Wesley Chapel | 3 |
| 04/30/25 vs Wesley Chapel | 2 |
| 04/24/25 vs Auburndale | 8 |
| 04/23/25 vs Auburndale | 10 |
| 04/17/25 vs Deltona | 8 |
| + 26 more games |
For the second straight game, Winter Springs will face off against Wesley Chapel. The Bears will square off against the Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Winter Springs is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
Winter Springs heads in on the heels of a playoff matchup on Thursday. They came up short against Wesley Chapel, falling 15-3. The Bears' defeat signaled the end of their 14-game winning streak.
For Wesley Chapel's part, Conner Franklin and Nick Walters did most of the damage at the plate: Franklin went 1-for-4 with three runs and one RBI, while Walters got on base in three of his five plate appearances with three runs and two RBI. Walters is becoming a predictor of the Wildcats' success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 12-13 when he doesn't). Nolan Hartley was another key player, going 2-for-6 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Wesley Chapel kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Wesley Chapel's win bumped their record up to 15-13. As for Winter Springs, their loss dropped their record down to 26-5.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Saturday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Winter Springs has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.8 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Wesley Chapel struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.7 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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