After both having extra time off, the Wellington Wolverines and the Dr. Joaquin Garcia Bulldogs will shake off the cobwebs and hit the field against one another at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Wellington is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
Last Friday, Wellington made easy work of Eau Gallie and carried off an 11-1 victory. The Wolverines might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four contests by nine runs or more this season.
Tori Payne made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over six innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in nine consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
Angelina Baronci
| 03/21/25 vs Eau Gallie | 3 |
| 03/17/25 @ Cardinal Newman | 2 |
| 03/11/25 @ Palm Beach Central | 2 |
| 03/14/25 vs Palm Beach Gardens | 1 |
| 02/28/25 @ Centennial | 1 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Angelina Baronci, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Kaylee Riles, who scored three runs while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Dr. Joaquin Garcia was able to grind out a solid win over King's Academy last Thursday, taking the game 5-2.
Mackenzie Gerst was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. Those stolen bases were her first of the season. Ella Mae Lipp was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three RBI.
Dr. Joaquin Garcia kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Wellington has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-2 record this season. Dr. Joaquin Garcia's victory bumped their record up to 8-6.
Wellington took their win against Dr. Joaquin Garcia in their previous meeting back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 19-7. Does Wellington have another victory up their sleeve, or will Dr. Joaquin Garcia turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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