The Aubrey Rogers Patriots will square off against the Estero Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Aubrey Rogers has given up an average of 8.9 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Aubrey Rogers is headed into the match having just suffered their biggest defeat since February 25th on Thursday. They lost 16-1 to Bishop Verot. The Patriots have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Aubrey Rogers saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jayline Martinez, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
Estero hadn't beaten Naples on the road since March 29, 2018 but that history sure didn't bother them on Friday. Estero came out on top against Naples by a score of 18-14.
Annika Jarvi tossed a big game, striking out eight batters over 5.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits.
At the plate, Dena Peregrin was a standout: she went 3-for-5 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Avery Sanchez, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Estero kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They are 6-2 when they post 11 or more hits.
Estero is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight games. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-6 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.1 runs over those games. Aubrey Rogers now has a losing record of 6-7.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Aubrey Rogers has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .441. However, it's not like Estero struggles in that department as they've averaged .461. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Aubrey Rogers couldn't quite get it done against Estero when the teams last played back in April of 2024 as they fell 12-7. Will Aubrey Rogers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.