The Varela Vipers will look to defend their home field on Thursday against the Somerset Academy South Homestead Hurricanes at 3:30 p.m. Varela is out to stop a three-game streak of losses at home.
Last Thursday, Varela fell victim to a tough 18-4 defeat at the hands of Southwest.
Meanwhile, the matchup between Somerset Academy South Homestead and Hialeah Educational Academy on Tuesday hardly resembled the 1-0 effort from their previous meeting. Somerset Academy South Homestead narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Hialeah Educational Academy 17-15. The victory was some much needed relief for Somerset Academy South Homestead as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Kira Bello was incredible, scoring five runs and stealing five bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. Isabella D. Azevedo was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-6.
Varela's loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Somerset Academy South Homestead, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 2-3.
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