The Somerset Academy (Silver Palms) Stallions will face off against the Immaculata-La Salle Royal Lions at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams each escaped (but just barely!) with wins against their previous opponents.
Somerset Academy (Silver Palms) is headed into the match having just posted their closest win since April 30, 2024 on Monday. They had just enough and edged out Marathon 3-2. The Stallions haven't had any issues with the Dolphins recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.
Brandon Fernandez
| 03/24/25 @ Marathon | 3 |
| 03/20/25 @ Miami Country Day | 2 |
| 03/13/25 @ Coral Gables | 2 |
| 02/25/25 @ Somerset Academy South Homestead | 2 |
| 03/13/24 vs Riviera Prep | 2 |
Somerset Academy (Silver Palms)'s win was truly a team effort as five different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Brandon Fernandez, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base. Those three hits gave Fernandez a new career-high.
Immaculata-La Salle's found some homefield redemption this week after a overtime loss to Miami Christian on Thursday. Immaculata-La Salle won by a run and slipped past Palmetto 5-4.
Immaculata-La Salle also got a great performance from Derrick Paz as he struck out seven batters over 5.2 innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits.
Immaculata-La Salle has been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight games. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-4 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.9 runs on average over those games. Somerset Academy (Silver Palms)'s win bumped their record up to 8-9.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Somerset Academy (Silver Palms) has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .470. However, it's not like Immaculata-La Salle struggles in that department as they've averaged .469. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Somerset Academy (Silver Palms) came out on top in a nail-biter against Immaculata-La Salle in their previous matchup back in February of 2024, sneaking past 5-4. Will Somerset Academy (Silver Palms) repeat their success, or does Immaculata-La Salle has a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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