Class 4A
Region 2
No. 3 Pasco (14-7) at No. 1 Orlando Bishop Moore (20-7), 7
Bishop Moore faces Pasco in a matchup with the Hornets holding a statistical edge. Pasco, however, has shown strength on the road. This will be their first meeting this season.
Region 3
No. 8 Bonita Springs (16-11) at No. 1 Tampa Jesuit (19-8), 7
Jesuit holds a strong home record, while Bonita Springs has struggled away. Both teams are evenly matched offensively, but Jesuit has the advantage in fielding. This will be the first meeting of the season between these teams.
No. 5 Countryside (18-8) at No. 4 Seminole (21-6), 7
Seminole and Countryside face off in a rubber match with both teams having their strengths. Seminole holds the offensive edge, while Countryside holds a fielding advantage. Both teams have performed well against common opponents.
No. 6 Osceola (15-11) at No. 3 Island Coast (21-6), 7
Island Coast will host Osceola in a game where the Gators have statistical advantages in batting and on-base percentage. This will be the first meeting of the season between the two teams.
Class 3A
Region 2
No. 5 Umatilla (14-12) at No. 4 Nature Coast Tech (18-8), 7
Nature Coast Tech has been strong at home and holds offensive advantages heading into this game against Umatilla.
No. 7 Hernando (14-12) at No. 2 North Marion (15-11), 7
North Marion welcomes Hernando in what promises to be an evenly matched game with both teams featuring standout offensive threats.
Region 3
No. 6 Jefferson (15-8) at No. 3 Calvary Christian (24-3), 7
Calvary Christian has been dominant all season and boasts superior statistical advantages going into this matchup against Jefferson.
Class 2A
Region 3
No. 8 Bishop McLaughlin (11-13) at No. 1 Tampa Catholic (20-7), 7
Tampa Catholic has been strong against Bishop McLaughlin in previous matchups and holds advantages in various statistical categories.
No. 2 Berkeley Prep (19-8) at No. 7 Community School of Naples (16-10), 7
Berkeley Prep and CSN face off in what promises to be an evenly matched game with both teams having their strengths.
No. 3 Carrollwood Day (15-8) at No. 2 Tampa Prep (16-10), 7
Carrollwood Day and Tampa Prep meet in a playoff rubber match with both teams looking to secure a win.
Class 1A
Region 3
No. 8 Tampa SLAM (10-14) at No. 1 Naples Neumann (15-11), 7:30
Neumann hosts Tampa SLAM Tampa in a matchup where the Celtics hold significant advantages, especially at home.
No. 5 Indian Rocks Christian (16-11-1) at No. 4 Cambridge Christian (17-9), 6
Cambridge Christian and IRC will face off in what looks to be an evenly matched quarterfinal.
No. 7 Seffner Christian (13-11) at No. 2 Northside Christian (20-8), 6
Northside Christian has been dominant at home and will face Seffner Christian in this quarterfinal matchup.
Conclusion
The baseball region quarterfinals are set to begin with some exciting matchups between local teams. With the new format of best-of-three series, fans can expect intense and competitive games across all classes.
FAQs
Q: What is the new format for the baseball region quarterfinals this season?
A: The new format features best-of-three series, with host teams playing at home for Games 1 and 2, and the lower-seeded team hosting Game 3 if necessary.
Q: Which teams are favored based on statistical advantages in the matchups?
A: Teams like Bishop Moore, Seminole, and Calvary Christian hold statistical edges and are poised for strong performances in their respective matchups.
