Miami Beach won against Miami Springs last Thursday with 16 runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Monday. The Hi-Tides never let the Goleman Gators get on the board and left with a 16-0 victory. The Hi-Tides might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine games by six runs or more this season.
Maricela Mesarina was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Rebecca Baldi, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-2. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played. Violet Badran was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and three RBI.
Hi-Tides
| 04/07/25 vs Goleman | 65% |
| 04/03/25 vs Miami Springs | 42.9% |
| 03/17/25 @ Ferguson | 16.7% |
| 03/12/25 vs Coral Gables | 28% |
| 03/10/25 @ Mater Academy Charter | 47.1% |
| + 8 more games |
Miami Beach was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .650. The last time their batting average was this high was back in April of 2024.
Miami Beach's win was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-3. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.3 runs on average over those games. As for Goleman, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-11 record this season.
Miami Beach will challenge Coral Park at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Hi-Tides will need to watch out since the Rams have now posted at least ten runs in their last three contests. As for Goleman, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Hialeah Educational Academy at 3:30 p.m. The Biggie have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 12.91 runs per game on average), something the Gators will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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