The Downtown Doral Dolphins will challenge the Ransom Everglades Raiders at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Having struggled with three losses in a row, Downtown Doral turned things around against Sports Leadership & Management on Tuesday. They blew past Sports Leadership & Management 11-1.
Alberto Mardelli was a standout: he went 1-for-2 with one home run and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Sebastian Richards, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI.
Downtown Doral was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .474. They are 2-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Ransom Everglades, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Thursday. Everything went their way against Mater Bay Academy on Friday as Ransom Everglades made off with an 8-2 victory.
Tino Pena was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched. What's more, he gave up only one walk, the fewest he's had since back in April of 2024. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing Two bases. while going 2-for-3. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in hits.
In other batting news, Enrique MacIas was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Mason Lastra was another key player, scoring a run and stealing Two bases. while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Ransom Everglades' win bumped their record up to 6-2. As for Downtown Doral, the victory got them back to even at 4-4.
Wednesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Downtown Doral has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .487. However, it's not like Ransom Everglades struggles in that department as they've averaged .527. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.