The Everglades City Gators are taking a road trip to challenge the Neumann Celtics at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Everglades City has given up an average of 10.3 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Everglades City is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. Everything went their way against Dunbar on Wednesday as they made off with a 23-12 win. The victory was some much needed relief for the Gators as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Ava Ramos
| 04/23/25 vs Dunbar | 5 |
| 04/03/25 @ Mason Classical Academy | 3 |
| 04/11/24 @ Golden Gate | 3 |
| 04/08/25 vs Seacrest Country Day | 2 |
| 02/27/25 vs Community School of Naples | 2 |
The team relied heavily on Ava Ramos, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with one home run, four stolen bases, and five RBI. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. Olivia Demere was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
Everglades City was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .316 or higher in three consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, Neumann has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 2.61 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Wednesday. They lost 13-6 to LaBelle. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Celtics have suffered since February 27th.
Jesse Camejo and Cecilia Spencer stepped up to the plate in a big way. Camejo went 3-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double, while Spencer went 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI.
Neumann moved to 14-4 with that defeat, which also ended their four-game winning streak. As for Everglades City, their win bumped their record up to 8-10.
Everglades City might still be hurting after the 16-0 loss they got from Neumann when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Can the Gators avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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