Eagles
| 04/08/25 @ Winter Haven | 19 |
| 02/20/25 @ Mulberry | 14 |
| 04/01/25 @ McKeel Academy | 12 |
| 03/13/25 @ Frostproof | 11 |
| 03/06/25 vs McKeel Academy | 11 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask George Jenkins). They blew past the Winter Haven Blue Devils 19-1 on Tuesday. Considering the Eagles have won seven matchups by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Layla Hinojosa made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Hinojosa was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-2. That's the most hits she has posted since back in February.
In other batting news, Alaina Kennedy was incredible, scoring three runs while going 3-for-3. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Riley Pate, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI, one triple, and one run.
George Jenkins always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .576. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
George Jenkins has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a massive bump to their 10-7 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.6 runs over those games. As for Winter Haven, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last nine contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-13 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. George Jenkins will face off against Fort Meade at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Eagles' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Miners have averaged an impressive 9.6 runs per game this season. As for Winter Haven, they will square off against Lakeland Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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