Clearwater is 2-8 against Osceola since February of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Wednesday. The Tornadoes will look to defend their home field against the Warriors at 6:00 p.m. Clearwater has given up an average of 7.1 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Clearwater lost 16-1 to Clearwater Central Catholic on Monday. The matchup marked the Tornadoes' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Clearwater saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Asa Merrills-Richardson, who went 1-for-2 with one run.
Meanwhile, Osceola entered their tilt with IMG Academy Silver on Tuesday with four consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with five. They were the clear victors by a 9-3 margin over the Ascenders. Considering the Warriors have won three games by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
The team relied heavily on Ethan Futch, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs and two RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March of 2025. Another player making a difference was Maxwell Wing, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Osceola was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .448. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Osceola's win bumped their record up to 8-1. As for Clearwater, their loss dropped their record down to 2-5.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Wednesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Clearwater has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Osceola struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 9.9 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Clearwater came up short against Osceola when the teams last played back in April of 2023, falling 4-0. Will the Tornadoes have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
