Bodine has gone a perfect 5-0 against West Philadelphia recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Tuesday. The Ambassadors will head out to square off against the Speedboys at 3:15 p.m. Bodine is currently enjoying a perfect season and no doubt wants to keep things rolling.
Bodine is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup last Monday. They had just enough and edged out Constitution 14-13. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Ambassadors, who until this contest were averaging three runs allowed.
Cierr Floyd
| 05/19/25 @ Constitution | 11 |
| 04/23/25 @ Simon Gratz | 2 |
| 04/21/25 @ Saul | 1 |
| 04/02/25 vs High School of the Future | 1 |
| 03/21/25 @ Murrell Dobbins Vo-Tech | 1 |
The team relied heavily on Cierr Floyd, who went 1-for-3 with 11 runs and one stolen base. Those 11 runs gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Marvin Wells, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, two stolen bases, and two runs.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Bodine kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for West Philadelphia, who bounced back after a loss on the road on May 2nd. They put the hurt on Prep Charter with a sharp 15-0 win two weeks ago. The result was nothing new for the Speedboys, who have now won eight matches by seven runs or more so far this season.
DJ Wideman was excellent, going 1-for-2 with two runs and one double. Angel Rivera was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two runs.
Bodine's victory was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-0. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.0 runs over those games. As for West Philadelphia, their record is now 9-4.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Bodine has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .712. However, it's not like West Philadelphia struggles in that department as they've averaged .583. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Bodine beat West Philadelphia 7-4 when the teams last played back in April. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Ambassadors since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
