Discovery had to endure a six-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Haines City Hornets an 18-0 shutout on Tuesday. The Spartans' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Aaron Chevere and Evan Devore made a big impact no matter where they played. On the mound, Chevere pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Devore pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. At bat, Chevere scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Devore scored a run and stole Three bases. while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances. Discovery is 2-1 when Devore posts two or more stolen bases, but 1-5 otherwise.
In other batting news, Payton Ellory and Hunter Benjamin did most of the damage at the plate: Ellory scored three runs and stole Six bases. while getting on base in both of his plate appearances, while Benjamin scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Benjamin has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. Another player making a difference was Edrick Rivera, who scored two runs and stole Three bases. while going 1-for-2.
Spartans
| 03/04/25 vs Haines City | 60.6% |
| 03/03/25 vs Ridge Community | 28% |
| 02/28/25 @ Auburndale | 35.3% |
| 02/21/25 @ Santa Fe Catholic | 25% |
| 02/20/25 @ Four Corners | 22.2% |
| + 9 more games |
Discovery always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .606. The last time their OBP was this high was back in April of 2024.
Discovery's win bumped their record up to 3-6. As for Haines City, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Discovery and Haines City could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Florida Rankings. Discovery will take on Mulberry at 7:00 p.m. on Friday down 370 places (414 vs. 44). Meanwhile, Haines City (ranked 489th) will meet Four Corners (ranked 235th) at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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