Somerset Academy South Homestead's game two weeks ago was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They never let the Mater Academy Charter Lions onto the board and left with an 11-0 win. For Somerset Academy South Homestead, this counts as revenge for the 20-12 defeat Mater Academy Charter walked away with the last time they faced one another back in March.
Sophia Garcia made a splash no matter where she played. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 11 over four innings pitched. Garcia has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Garcia was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Isabella D. Azevedo was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing six bases while going 2-for-2. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last five games she's played. Catalina Ossa was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all two of her plate appearances.
Somerset Academy South Homestead's victory bumped their record up to 3-4. As for Mater Academy Charter, they dropped their record down to 1-4 with that loss, which was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season.
Somerset Academy South Homestead will face off against Coral Shores at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Somerset Academy South Homestead is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.9 runs per game this season. Mater Academy Charter will take on Mater Academy Bay at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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