Softball Recap: Wellington Wins Going Away Against Dwyer

Wolverines

Margin (Wins)

02/19/25 @ Forest Hill	17
04/01/25 vs Dr. Joaquin Garcia	11
03/11/25 @ Palm Beach Central	11
04/16/25 @ Dwyer	10
03/21/25 vs Eau Gallie	10

Wellington barely beat Dwyer the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Wolverines were the clear victors by a 10-0 margin over the Panthers on Wednesday. The Wolverines might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven matches by eight runs or more this season.

Tori Payne made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Payne was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.

In other batting news, Jasmine Jones was a standout: she earned two runs and three stolen bases. That's the most runs she has posted since back in February. Sam Ellis was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs.

Wellington always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .529. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Dwyer only posted an OBP of .240.

The victory made it two in a row for Wellington and bumps their season record up to 15-4. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 2 run in those games. As for Dwyer, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-12 record this season.

Wellington will square off against Palm Beach Gardens at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Gators will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something the Wolverines surely won't give up without a fight. As for Dwyer, they have already played their next contest, a 9-1 win against Jupiter on the 17th.