Sailors
| 04/01/25 vs Parrish Community | 1 |
| 03/29/25 vs Yulee | 7 |
| 03/29/25 vs Belleview | 12 |
| 03/28/25 vs Westminster Academy | 9 |
| 03/28/25 vs Sickles | 19 |
| + 12 more games |
Sarasota is 8-2 against Manatee since March of 2019 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Sailors will host the Hurricanes at 5:00 p.m. Sarasota is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.6 runs per game this season.
Sarasota is probably headed into the match with a chip on their shoulder considering Parrish Community just ended the team's five-game winning streak on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Bulls by a score of 3-1. Surprisingly, this marked the fifth straight game that the away team has come away the victor.
Gemma Mulhollen spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on five hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Sarasota saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Gianna Williams, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Manatee never got on the board in their matchup on Tuesday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Braden River on Wednesday. They blew past the Pirates 20-3. That looming 20-3 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Hurricanes yet this season.
Hope Jordan was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and two doubles. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Jenna Caldwell, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple.
Manatee was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .480. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Sarasota's loss dropped their record down to 12-5. As for Manatee, with the victory, they broke their eight-game losing streak and moved their record to 3-9.
Sarasota's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's game. The Sailors have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Manatee, though, as they've been averaging an even more impressive 1.3 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Sarasota continue to outrun the ball?
Sarasota took their win against Manatee in their previous meeting back in February by a conclusive 18-2 score. Do the Sailors have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Hurricanes turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
