
Firebirds
03/24/25 vs Palmetto | 13-1 |
03/22/25 vs Springstead | 13-3 |
03/20/25 @ Gulliver Prep | 19-6 |
03/18/25 vs Miami | 10-0 |
03/14/25 vs Coral Park | 11-0 |
+ 2 more games |
Doral Academy came tearing into Monday's match with six straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11.7 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victors by a 13-1 margin over the Palmetto Tigers. 13 seems to be a good number for the Firebirds as the squad scooped up a win with the same number of runs in their previous game.
Matthew Paez looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Dylan Prince, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in February. Gavin Ruvalcaba also deserves some recognition as he hit his first triple of the season.
Doral Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .568. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .556 or higher in seven consecutive contests.
Doral Academy's record now sits at 15-2-1. As for Palmetto, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last nine games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-14 record this season.
Doral Academy wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 6-0 victory against St. Laurence on the 25th. As for Palmetto, a feisty cat fight will be fought as Palmetto Tigers take on Western Wildcats at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. They are facing Western at the right time seeing as Western is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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