Gators
| 03/25/25 @ Pensacola | 15 |
| 02/27/25 vs Booker T. Washington | 14 |
| 02/28/25 @ Foley | 13 |
| 03/07/25 @ Pine Forest | 11 |
| 04/09/25 vs Tate | 10 |
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Escambia had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by a 9-2 margin over the Booker T. Washington Wildcats. The result was nothing new for the Gators, who have now won 12 games by six runs or more so far this season.
Parker Zareck tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out ten over six innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Clayton Sanders, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Christian Stone, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-4.
Escambia was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .379. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .300 or higher in 11 consecutive matches.
Escambia's record now sits at 20-5. As for Booker T. Washington, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-18 record this season.
Escambia will be playing at home against Choctawhatchee at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Gators' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Indians have averaged an impressive 8.1 runs per game this season. Booker T. Washington does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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