Neumann took a 16-run loss the last time they faced off against Palmetto Ridge, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Celtics had just enough and edged out the Bears 5-4. The win was nothing new for the Celtics as they're now sitting on three straight.
Sophia Escobar spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits and racked up 14 Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in ten consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Neumann's victory was truly a team effort as six different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Jennifer Drake, who went 1-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI. Another was Valentina Caminia, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.
Celtics
| 04/21/25 vs Palmetto Ridge | 5-4 |
| 04/15/25 vs Mason Classical Academy | 3-2 |
| 04/10/25 vs Estero | 3-1 |
| 04/01/25 vs Oasis | 3-0 |
| 03/28/25 vs Seacrest Country Day | 15-5 |
| + 8 more games |
Neumann pushed their record up to 13-3 with the win, which was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.5 runs on average over those games. As for Palmetto Ridge, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-10.
Coming up, Neumann will face off against Golden Gate at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Palmetto Ridge does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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