Softball Recap: South Dade Picks Up Sixth Consecutive Victory

Buccaneers

Margin (Wins)

04/10/25 @ Dr. Krop	21
02/18/25 vs Southridge	17
04/01/25 vs Homestead	16
03/14/25 @ Jackson	16
02/27/25 vs Varela	16

South Dade barely beat Dr. Krop the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Buccaneers blew past the Lightning 22-1 on Thursday. Considering the Buccaneers have won nine games by more than ten runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.

B. Cuellar made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up a single hit in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with three runs, one triple, and one RBI.

In other batting news, A. Guedes was a standout: she scored three runs and stole four bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in February. A. Zamora was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple.

South Dade always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .821. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

The victory was the sixth in a row for South Dade, bringing their record up to 9-7. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 18.3 runs over those games. As for Dr. Krop, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. South Dade will face off against Hialeah Gardens at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. The Buccaneers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Gladiators have averaged an impressive 7.3 runs per game this season. As for Dr. Krop, they will host Hialeah-Miami Lakes at 3:30 p.m. on Friday.