After low-scoring totals in their previous four contests, Wekiva brought some dynamite into their most recent game. They blew past the Jones Fightin' Tigers 23-1 on Wednesday. With that win, the Mustangs brought their scoring average up to 6.6 runs per game.
Emil Flaquer
| 03/05/25 vs Jones | 4 |
| 02/21/25 @ Davenport | 1 |
| 02/20/25 @ Jones | 1 |
| 02/18/25 @ Gateway | 1 |
| 02/12/25 vs Legacy Charter | 1 |
Emil Flaquer made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Wekiva is 2-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 1-8 otherwise. Flaquer was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one double. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brady Reinert, who scored four runs and stole Six bases. while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. He has become a key player for Wekiva: the team is 3-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 0-8 otherwise. Charles Neal was another key player, scoring three runs while going 1-for-2.
Wekiva was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .429. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Jones only posted a batting average of .125.
The victory snapped Wekiva's losing streak at five games and leaves them with a 3-9 record. As for Jones, they dropped their record down to 0-9 with the loss, which was their 12th straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Wekiva will welcome Evans at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Jones, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Central Florida Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. Jones has given up an average of 18.8 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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