Varela can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. Everything went their way against the Somerset Academy South Homestead Hurricanes as the Varela Vipers made off with a 16-4 victory. Varela's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Paula Martinez made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over four innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). Martinez was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Mia Martinez, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with a home run, three stolen bases, and three runs. Another player making a difference was Isabella Sanchez, who scored three runs and stole five bases while going 2-for-3.
On Somerset Academy South Homestead's side, Kira Bello was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with a triple, a stolen base, and a run. Bello is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played.
Varela's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-5. As for Somerset Academy South Homestead, their loss dropped their record down to 2-4.
Varela will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on South Dade at 6:00 p.m. on April 2nd. As for Somerset Academy South Homestead, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Mater Academy Charter at 3:30 p.m. on April 2nd.
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