Windermere has enjoyed a four-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will challenge the New Smyrna Beach Barracudas at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Windermere knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past three matchups -- so hopefully New Smyrna Beach likes a good challenge.
Last Monday, Windermere was able to grind out a solid win over Franklin County, taking the game 10-5.
Cruz Warp looked comfortable as he pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Gabriel Rodriguez was a standout: he scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Osjun Rivas, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, New Smyrna Beach earned a 9-4 victory over Deltona on Tuesday.
Mattox Meeks spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered four runs (all of which were unearned) on seven hits and racked up 11 Ks.
At the plate, Onz Wright was excellent, scoring a run while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Tate Haag, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
Windermere's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-3. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.5 runs per game. As for New Smyrna Beach, their record now sits at 6-8.
Everything went Windermere's way against New Smyrna Beach in their previous matchup back in March of 2023 as Windermere made off with an 11-1 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Windermere since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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