Softball Recap: Gulf's Win Ends Four-Game Losing Streak at Home

Gulf barely beat Bishop McLaughlin Catholic the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Buccaneers never let the Hurricanes get on the board and left with a 15-0 victory on Monday. Considering the Buccaneers' hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.

Jeovanna Carter

Batters Struck Out

04/14/25 vs Bishop McLaughlin Catholic	8
04/11/25 @ Wesley Chapel	8
04/10/25 vs Hudson	14
04/09/25 @ Weeki Wachee	19
04/03/25 vs Pasco	10
+ 13 more games

Jeovanna Carter made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March.

Carter wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Alana Delaney, who fired off two home runs, six RBI, and three runs while going 2-for-4. That's the most runs Delaney has posted since back in March. Another was Adeleisi Sanchez-Ponce, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.

Gulf always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .516. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Bishop McLaughlin Catholic only posted an OBP of .214.

Gulf's win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 7-11. As for Bishop McLaughlin Catholic, the defeat snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 3-8 record.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Gulf will head out to take on Zephyrhills at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Buccaneers are facing the Bulldogs at the right time seeing as the Bulldogs are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Bishop McLaughlin Catholic, they will venture away from home to face off against Fivay at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Falcons have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.06 runs per game on average), something the Hurricanes will no doubt try to take advantage of.