Class 7A
Region 2
No. 5 Strawberry Crest (18-7) at No. 4 Newsome (19-6), 7 p.m.
- Newsome won the Class 7A, District 7 title after a three-game losing streak.
- Strawberry Crest seeks to recover from a two-game losing streak.
- Newsome beat Strawberry Crest 9-0 earlier this season.
- Strawberry Crest has a higher batting average led by Brisen Tweedy, while Newsome’s Ocean Cozart leads his team.
No. 7 Alonso (15-10) at No. 2 Windermere (21-6), 4 p.m.
- Alonso has been playing close games, with five out of the last six decided by one run.
- Windermere has a better batting average compared to Alonso.
- Key players to watch are Alonso’s Daniel Despaine and Windermere’s Randy Ruiz.
Class 6A
Region 2
No. 8 Horizon (14-12) at No. 1 Bloomingdale (22-4), 7 p.m.
- Bloomingdale has been on a winning streak, while Horizon has a solid fielding percentage.
- Top players include Bloomingdale’s John Feger and Horizon’s Jose Massanet.
No. 6 Durant (15-9) at No. 3 Martin County (18-8), 7 p.m.
- Durant’s Owen Franklin has an impressive ERA.
- Martin County has a better record at home.
- Players to watch are Martin County’s Dalton French and Durant’s Owen Franklin.
Region 3
No. 8 Palmetto (8-18) at No. 1 Sickles (20-7), 7 p.m.
- Sickles has a strong home record, while Palmetto struggles on the road.
- Key players are Sickles’ Jordan Yost and Palmetto’s Landon Henderson.
No. 5 Gaither (18-8) at No. 4 East Lake (19-7), 7 p.m.
- East Lake has been dominant at home.
- Gaither has a better record against common opponents.
No. 7 Steinbrenner (15-12) at No. 2 Plant (20-6), 7 p.m.
- Plant has been strong at home and has dominated head-to-head matchups.
- Key players are Plant’s Danny Cerelli and Cash Strayer.
No. 3 Parrish Community (20-5) at No. 6 Wharton (21-5), 7 p.m.
- Both teams have impressive records, with strong home performances.
- Key players are Parrish’s Cam Eidson and Wharton’s Justis Meadows.
Class 5A
Region 2
No. 5 Wesley Chapel (12-11) at No. 4 Daytona Beach Seabreeze (16-11), 6 p.m.
- Wesley Chapel’s Aiden Nguyen has had strong performances this season.
- Seabreeze has been consistent at home.
No. 7 River Ridge (13-8) at No. 2 Sebring (20-6), 4:30 p.m.
- Sebring has been dominant at home.
- Key players are River Ridge’s Cameron Kessell.
No. 5 New Smyrna Beach (13-9) at No. 4 Springstead (15-10), 7 p.m.
- Both teams have strong players in Andrew Ward and Tucker Paldin.
Region 3
No. 3 Manatee (17-10) at No. 6 East Bay (14-11), 7 p.m.
- East Bay is on a win streak, while Manatee has a better batting average.
Conclusion
The baseball region quarterfinals continue with exciting matchups and key players to watch from each team. As the competition heats up, teams are vying for a spot in the next round with their eyes set on the championship.
FAQs
Q: When are the quarterfinals taking place?
A: The quarterfinals are scheduled to take place on Wednesday and Thursday for Games 1 and 2, with a decisive Game 3 on Saturday if necessary.
Q: How are the matchups determined?
A: The matchups are based on seeding, with higher-seeded teams hosting the first two games.
