Gateway is 0-3 against Heritage since March of 2024 but things could change on Friday. We've got a battle between Panthers coming up. Gateway is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season.
Gateway lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Liberty, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Tuesday's contest. Gateway put the hurt on Liberty with a sharp 17-7 victory on Tuesday. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Panthers considering their one-run performance the matchup before.
Ian Colon
| 02/25/25 vs St. Cloud | 4 |
| 02/28/25 @ Celebration | 3 |
| 02/18/25 vs Wekiva | 3 |
| 03/04/25 @ Liberty | 2 |
| 02/10/25 vs Celebration | 2 |
Ian Colon made a big impact no matter where he played. He struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and only one walk). Gateway is 3-1 when Colon allowsthree or fewer hits, but 2-3 otherwise. Colon was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing Three bases. while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Angel Escobar was excellent, going 2-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. That RBI was his first of the season. Mykel Holden was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing Two bases.
Meanwhile, after a string of six wins, Heritage's good fortune finally ran out on Thursday. They lost 13-0 to Satellite. The game marked the first time this year in which the Panthers were not able to get on the board.
Heritage's loss dropped their record down to 6-5. As for Gateway, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
Gateway's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's contest. Gateway has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.9 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Heritage, though, as they've been averaging only 1.4 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Gateway continue to outrun the ball?
Gateway might still be hurting after the 11-1 defeat they got from Heritage when the teams last played on Monday. Will Gateway have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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