After two games on the road, Seacrest Country Day is heading back home. They will take on the Moore Haven Terriers at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Seacrest Country Day is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Wednesday. They blew past Southwest Florida Christian 12-5. Seacrest Country Day's win was all the more impressive since Southwest Florida Christian was averaging only 3.79 runs allowed on the season.
Caroline Porter spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on eight hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Sidney Dawick, who scored four runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Jolie Booth was another key contributor, scoring three runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Moore Haven's hitters rose to the challenge against a BlueJackets pitching crew that boasted an average of only 3.7 runs allowed on Wednesday. Moore Haven put the hurt on Admiral Farragut with a sharp 10-4 victory.
Moore Haven also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Preslynn Baker gave up just two earned (and two unearned) runs on three hits and racked up 15 Ks.
At the plate, Carlee Osceola was incredible, going 3-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Teena Marie Covarrubias, who scored two runs while going 3-for-3.
Seacrest Country Day's win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 16-9. As for Moore Haven, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games, which provided a nice bump to their 14-9 record this season.
Tuesday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Seacrest Country Day hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .339. However, it's not like Moore Haven struggles in that department as they've averaged .330. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Seacrest Country Day suffered a grim 21-11 defeat to Moore Haven in their previous matchup back in May of 2023. Will Seacrest Country Day have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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