While Neumann's win against Estero wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Celtics skirted past the Wildcats 3-1. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 10-0 back in February.
Sophia Escobar was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 16 over seven innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Escobar wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jennifer Drake, who went 1-for-4 with one triple and one run.
Celtics
| 04/10/25 vs Estero | 3-1 |
| 04/01/25 vs Oasis | 3-0 |
| 03/28/25 vs Seacrest Country Day | 15-5 |
| 03/27/25 vs Cypress Lake | 6-0 |
| 03/20/25 vs Lely | 15-0 |
| + 6 more games |
Neumann pushed their record up to 11-3 with the victory, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.0 runs over those games. As for Estero, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 11-7.
Coming up, Neumann will welcome Mason Classical Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Estero, they will take on Mariner in a tournament on Monday. The Tritons will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something the Wildcats surely won't give up without a fight.
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