The Somerset Academy South Homestead Hurricanes will challenge the Gulliver Prep Raiders at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. One thing working in Somerset Academy South Homestead's favor is that they have posted at least ten runs in their last six games.
While Somerset Academy South Homestead's victory against Archbishop Carroll wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Hurricanes won by a run and slipped past the Bulldogs 12-11.
Casey Hodges made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over 4.2 innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). Hodges was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last six games she's played.
Brianna Vasallo
| 04/08/25 vs Archbishop Carroll | 6 |
| 03/11/24 @ Mater Academy Charter | 5 |
| 03/05/24 @ iMater Charter | 5 |
| 03/13/25 vs Coral Shores | 4 |
| 03/19/24 @ Hialeah Educational Academy | 4 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brianna Vasallo, who scored four runs and stole six bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Those six stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Mia Santiago was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Gulliver Prep came up short against Chaminade-Madonna last Tuesday and fell 7-4. The defeat continues a trend for the Raiders in their meetings with the Lions: they've now lost three in a row.
Like Somerset Academy South Homestead, Gulliver Prep also got a great game from a two-way player: Jordyn Mullen. She struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and six unearned) runs off five hits. Mullen was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
Mullen wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Alexa Smith, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI.
Gulliver Prep now has a losing record of 2-3. As for Somerset Academy South Homestead, they pushed their record up to 7-2 with the win, which was their third straight at home.
Wednesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Somerset Academy South Homestead has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .582. However, it's not like Gulliver Prep struggles in that department as they've averaged .527. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Somerset Academy South Homestead beat Gulliver Prep 14-11 in their previous meeting back in February. Do the Hurricanes have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Raiders turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
