The Somerset Academy (Silver Palms) Stallions will face off against the Ransom Everglades Raiders at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Somerset Academy (Silver Palms) is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season.
Somerset Academy (Silver Palms) is headed into Wednesday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Thursday. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 6-5 heartbreaker at the hands of Coral Gables.
Willie Iglesias made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Cole Cutrer, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI.
Meanwhile, Ransom Everglades hadn't done well against Riviera Prep recently (they were 1-7 in their previous eight matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. Ransom Everglades was the clear victors by a 12-1 margin over Riviera Prep. The Raiders might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight matches by six runs or more this season.
Juan Velazco and Mason Lastra did most of the damage at the plate: Velazco scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances, while Lastra went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Ransom Everglades is undefeated when Lastra posts two or more runs, but 3-4 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Tyler Grossfeld, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Ransom Everglades always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .605. They are a perfect 8-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Ransom Everglades' win bumped their record up to 9-4. As for Somerset Academy (Silver Palms), they now have a losing record of 6-7.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Somerset Academy (Silver Palms) has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Ransom Everglades struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.7 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Somerset Academy (Silver Palms) couldn't quite finish off Ransom Everglades in their previous meeting back in February and fell 8-6. Will Somerset Academy (Silver Palms) have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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