The Dr. Joaquin Garcia Bulldogs will venture away from home to challenge the Coral Springs Charter Panthers at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Dr. Joaquin Garcia has given up an average of 6.6 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Last Thursday, Dr. Joaquin Garcia came up short against Boca Raton and fell 16-12. The Bulldogs have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Clare Bartimore and Neveah Opsincs stepped up to the plate in a big way. Bartimore scored two runs while going 3-for-4, while Opsincs went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. Kayla Diaz was another key player, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, Coral Springs Charter entered their tilt with Pembroke Pines Charter on Tuesday with three consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with four. They put the hurt on the Jaguars with a sharp 10-0 victory. The Panthers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten matchups by six runs or more this season.
Sophia Bertorelli looked comfortable as she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one hit in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Coral Springs Charter let Addi Michel and Gio Gurgel run wild. Michel scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3, while Gurgel went 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Addi Brown, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with two RBI and one double.
Coral Springs Charter hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least four batters in five consecutive games.
Coral Springs Charter pushed their record up to 15-3 with the win, which was their fifth straight on the road. The road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.8 runs on average over those games. As for Dr. Joaquin Garcia, their loss dropped their record down to 9-9.
Both Dr. Joaquin Garcia and Coral Springs Charter just can't seem to miss. The Bulldogs have been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 8.9 hits per game. However, it's not like Coral Springs Charter struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 2.9 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
