Softball Recap: Seven Straight Road Wins for Matanzas

Pirates

Margin (Wins)

03/04/25 @ St. Augustine	17
02/20/25 @ New Smyrna Beach	17
04/01/25 vs St. Augustine	11
03/07/25 vs Canterbury	10
04/03/25 @ Okeechobee	8

Matanzas came tearing into Thursday's match with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 6.7 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victors by a 9-1 margin over the Okeechobee Brahmans. Considering the Pirates have won seven games by more than six runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.

ASHLEY SAMPSELLE was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-5.

In other pitching news, LEAH STEVENS looked comfortable as she struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than one earned run any time she's pitched this season.

Back at the plate, JULIET FOGEL was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one double. That double was her first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of ALONDRA VINCENTY, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double.

Matanzas always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .513. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Okeechobee only posted an OBP of .240.

Matanzas' win was their seventh straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-1. Those road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.1 runs on average over those games. As for Okeechobee, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-9.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Matanzas will host Providence School at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Okeechobee, they will welcome Centennial at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.