Wesley Chapel and Springstead are an even 3-3 against one another since March of 2019, but likely not for long. The Wildcats will square off against the Eagles at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Wesley Chapel 3.2, Springstead 1.8) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Wesley Chapel is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past River Ridge 7-5. The victory was familiar territory for the Wildcats, who have now won four games in a row.
Ashley Bolt tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances.
Bailey Garrison
| 04/28/26 vs River Ridge | 3 |
| 04/16/26 @ Cypress Creek | 2 |
| 02/18/26 vs Wharton | 2 |
| 03/11/25 @ Zephyrhills | 2 |
| 04/21/26 @ Springstead | 1 |
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Bailey Garrison, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, three doubles, and two RBI. Those three doubles gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Kali Manco, who went 3-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI.
Wesley Chapel was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .433. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .348 or higher in four consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Springstead was able to grind out a solid win over Cypress Creek on Tuesday, taking the game 7-3.
Alivia Miller was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Miller was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with one run and one double.
In other batting news, Rachel Rivera was incredible, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. Sophia Whitacre was another key player, going 1-for-2 with four RBI and one double.
Springstead's victory bumped their record up to 18-2. As for Wesley Chapel, their win bumped their record up to 19-7.
Thursday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Wesley Chapel hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .342. However, it's not like Springstead struggles in that department as they've averaged .337. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Wesley Chapel's way against Springstead in their previous matchup last Tuesday, as Wesley Chapel made off with a 7-0 victory. Will the Wildcats repeat their success, or do the Eagles have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
