State Semifinals
All games are played at Legends Way Fields in Clermont. Tickets are $9 in advance and $12 the day of the game. Parking is $10 for cars and $25 for buses
Class 5A
East Bay (17-12) vs. South Lake (18-11), 2 p.m., today
How they got here: East Bay d. Braden River 6-0, d. Northeast 4-0, d. Seminole 3-0. South Lake d. Okeechobee 2-0, d. Auburndale 1-0, d. River Ridge 4-2.
Stat leaders
Category | East Bay | South Lake |
Batting average | Elana Roush, .342 | Nia Debenedittis, .388 |
Home runs | Jensen Nelson, 2 | Three tied with one. |
RBIs | Gaby Miller, 18 | Destiny Johns, 14 |
ERA | Elana Roush, 1.65 | Alanna O’Brien, 2.42 |
Strikeouts | Elana Roush, 300 | Alanna O’Brien, 121 |
Outlook
The Indians are in the state semifinals for the first time since 2010 when they won the school’s only title. During the postseason, East Bay has relied on the pitching of Elana Roush, who has thrown two shutouts and allowed just one run in three playoff games. After starting 11-12, the Indians have won six straight games. South Lake is on a six-game win streak and has allowed just two runs in three playoff games.