Somerset Academy South Homestead was handed a heart-breaking two-run defeat in their last match, but they sure didn't let that happen against Varela on Thursday. The Hurricanes were the clear victors by a 23-4 margin over the Vipers. The Hurricanes might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five games by nine runs or more this season.

Shaylin Preston
04/17/25 @ Varela | 4 |
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03/04/25 @ Archbishop Carroll | 3 |
02/26/25 @ Gulliver Prep | 3 |
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Shaylin Preston was a standout: she got on base in all four of her plate appearances with four stolen bases, four runs, and one RBI. Those four stolen bases gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Brianna Vasallo, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with four stolen bases, four runs, and two RBI.
Somerset Academy South Homestead was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .667. They are 7-2 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
With the win, Somerset Academy South Homestead broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 8-5. As for Varela, their record is now 5-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Somerset Academy South Homestead will challenge Marathon at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Dolphins have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.77 runs per game on average), something the Hurricanes will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Varela, they will take on Coral Park at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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