Hialeah Educational Academy is 0-3 against Somerset Academy South Homestead since April of 2023 but things could change on Thursday. The Biggie will welcome the Hurricanes at 4:00 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
As a matter of fact, Hialeah Educational Academy put up the most points they have all season on Tuesday. They blew past Pine Crest 30-19. The result was nothing new for the Biggie, who have now won five games by seven runs or more so far this season.
Meanwhile, Somerset Academy South Homestead came tearing into two weeks ago's matchup with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.3 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 11-9 victory over the Cyclones. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Hurricanes have posted since March 19, 2024.
Sophia Garcia was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up eight earned (and one unearned) runs off 11 hits. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 6 strikeouts per game. She was even better at the plate, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. Those four runs gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Brianna Vasallo was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in doubles (two). Another player making a difference was Mia Santiago, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI and one double.
Somerset Academy South Homestead kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Hialeah Educational Academy has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-4 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.5 runs over those games. As for Somerset Academy South Homestead, their win bumped their record up to 5-2.
Hialeah Educational Academy suffered a grim 16-0 defeat to Somerset Academy South Homestead in their previous meeting back in February. Will the Biggie 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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