The Varela Vipers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Homestead Broncos at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the pair will really light up the scoreboard.
Last Thursday, Varela was able to grind out a solid win over Coral Park, taking the game 10-6. The victory was just what Varela needed coming off of a 19-8 defeat in their prior matchup.
Paula Martinez made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. Martinez was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Mia Martinez, who went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. Isabella Sanchez was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Homestead was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell just short of Coral Gables by a score of 13-12.
Faith Jones stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Sophia Santiesteban, who scored four runs and stole four bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
Varela's win bumped their record up to 3-7. As for Homestead, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 3-7.
Varela might still be hurting after the 15-5 loss they got from Homestead in their previous meeting back in April of 2022. Will Varela have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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