
Blue Darters
03/06/25 @ Ocoee | 16 |
03/12/25 vs Edgewater | 15 |
02/28/25 @ West Orange | 15 |
03/13/25 vs Olympia | 13 |
03/07/25 vs Boone | 12 |
Apopka had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the eight-run drubbing they dealt Dr. Phillips on Monday. Apopka was the clear victor by a 10-2 margin over Dr. Phillips. Considering the Blue Darters have won nine contests by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Sydney Bartkin made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, Taylor Smith was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Shylah Pino, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Apopka hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most five strikeouts in 11 consecutive matchups.
Apopka has been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine games. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-3 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.6 runs on average over those games. Dr. Phillips' defeat dropped their record down to 8-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Apopka will welcome Horizon at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Dr. Phillips, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Olympia at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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