Somerset Academy came out on top against Durant on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run fifth inning. The Panthers had just enough and edged out the Cougars 6-5. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Panthers as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.

Caitlyn Diaz
04/11/25 @ Durant | 6 |
04/09/25 @ American Heritage | 12 |
04/07/25 @ Archbishop McCarthy | 5 |
04/01/25 @ Florida Christian | 19 |
03/19/25 @ Palmetto | 10 |
+ 6 more games |
Caitlyn Diaz made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 11 consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kelsey Gonzalez, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
Somerset Academy's win bumped their record up to 7-8-1. As for Durant, they moved to 8-6 with that defeat, which also ended their five-game winning streak.
Somerset Academy didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 6-3 victory against Palmetto Ridge on the 11th. As for Durant, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, a 4-1 loss against Somerset Academy (Silver Palms) on the 12th.
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