Seminole Ridge never got on the board in their matchup last Friday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Royal Palm Beach on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 12-2 margin over the Royal Palm Beach Wildcats. The Hawks haven't had any issues with the Wildcats recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Kane Decker made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Decker was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other pitching news, Seminole Ridge got a great performance from Gage Roof as he struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. Roof has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances.
Luke Vento
| 02/24/25 vs Royal Palm Beach | 4 |
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Back at the plate, Luke Vento was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-5. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in hits (four). Another player making a difference was Brandon Turner, who scored three runs while going 2-for-4.
Seminole Ridge always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .526. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Royal Palm Beach only posted an OBP of .269.
Seminole Ridge's record is now 5-3. As for Royal Palm Beach, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Seminole Ridge will host Wellington at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Royal Palm Beach, they will welcome Spanish River at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Spanish River's pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so Royal Palm Beach's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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