After flying high against Liberty last Wednesday, Celebration came back down to earth. The Storm came up short against the Tohopekaliga Tigers on Thursday, falling 11-5. The Storm were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Tigers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
David Sevilla
| 04/03/25 @ Tohopekaliga | 3 |
| 03/25/25 vs Shipley | 3 |
| 03/12/25 @ Cypress Creek | 3 |
| 03/03/25 vs Poinciana | 2 |
| 02/28/25 vs Gateway | 2 |
| + 6 more games |
David Sevilla was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, he gave up only zero earned runs, the fewest he's had since back in April of 2024. He was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 3-for-4. Celebration is 2-1 when Sevilla posts three or more hits, but 6-9 otherwise.
Sevilla wasn't the only one making solid contact as eight players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Dereck Velez, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one stolen base and one RBI. Keiner Quintero was another, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Celebration has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-10 record this season. As for Tohopekaliga, their win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-9.
Celebration wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 12-2 victory against Haines City on the 8th. As for Tohopekaliga, they have also already played their next contest, a 2-0 win against Innovation on the 8th.
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