The Everglades City Gators are packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game this season: they will face off against the Dunbar Tigers at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Everglades City is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 14 runs per game this season.
Everglades City blew Mason Classical Academy out of the water the last time the pair played, but on Tuesday Mason Classical Academy got their revenge. Everglades City fell just short of Mason Classical Academy by a score of 9-7. The Gators' defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Olivia Demere
| 03/04/25 vs Mason Classical Academy | 4 |
| 02/27/25 vs Community School of Naples | 1 |
| 02/25/25 vs Island Coast | 2 |
| 02/20/25 vs East Lee County | 2 |
| 04/26/24 @ Community School of Naples | 2 |
Olivia Demere was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing Four bases. while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. She has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times she's played. Gena Collins also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Meanwhile, Dunbar fought the good fight in their extra-innings contest against Lehigh on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Lightning by a score of 28-26. One positive for the Tigers, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Arianna Corgelas made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored four runs and stole Seven bases. while getting on base in five of her six plate appearances. Diana Cano-Mendez was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing Seven bases. while getting on base in three of her seven plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Dunbar always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .642. The last time their OBP was this high was back in April of 2024.
Having lost for the first time this season, Everglades City fell to 3-1. As for Dunbar, their loss dropped their record down to 1-5.
Thursday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Everglades City has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .583. However, it's not like Dunbar struggles in that department as they've averaged .543. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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