by JGuthrie | Feb 27, 2021 | Durant, Features, Wharton
McDonald’s homer sparks huge comeback win for Wharton By Dylan Rudolph 813Preps correspondent TAMPA – Entering Saturday’s matchup, both Durant and Wharton sported impressive defenses with solid arms in both bullpens. Durant had allowed just one total run...
by JGuthrie | Feb 27, 2021 | Features, Riverview, Steinbrenner
Backed by his defense, Hook leads the way for Sharks By Jarrett Guthrie Editor RIVERVIEW – Sharks pitcher Nathan Hook’s confidence in his defense was soundly rewarded on Saturday as the junior righty slung the ball consistently in the zone for six-plus innings as...
by JGuthrie | Feb 27, 2021 | Baseball Round-Up, Bell Creek, Plant City
Bell Creek 12 Winter Haven Oasis 0 – five innings Bell Creek’s Dante Portillo started his team’s offense with a leadoff single in the first, stole a pair and scored what would be the deciding run on a wild pitch, before the Panthers batted around in...
by JGuthrie | Feb 26, 2021 | Bloomingdale, Features, Strawberry Crest
Bloomingdale remains undefeated as Strickland homers, Owens deals By Jarrett Guthrie Editor VALRICO – A little insider knowledge on your opponent never hurts. When Bloomingdale senior Wyatt Strickland watched a curveball break over for a strike to fill the count in...
by JGuthrie | Feb 26, 2021 | Features, Jesuit, Tampa Catholic
By Mike Camunas Creative Director TAMPA — Nick Rodriguez said he wasn’t thinking about it, but, even if he was, can anyone blame him? “I was just trying to do all I could to help the team, but I couldn’t get the two easiest ones, so that happens...
by JGuthrie | Feb 26, 2021 | Alonso, Baseball Round-Up, Berkeley Prep, East Bay, Hillsborough, Robinson, Sickles, Tampa Catholic, Tampa Prep, Wharton
Alonso 5, Plant 3 Run-scoring singles from Hector Montilla and Hunter Campbell sparked a four run second inning for Alonso and the Ravens held off a late rally to claim a district win against Plant. Haile Daley struck out six in 5 2/3 innings of work to earn the win,...
