The College of Central Florida’s softball team, the Patriots, faced the Polk State College Eagles on Tuesday, April 4 at the CF Softball Complex. The first game began at 2 p.m. while the second began at 4 p.m. The Patriots came out on top, winning both games with a score of 9-3. The following home games were held on April 9 against the Santa Fe Saints. The Patriots once again came out on top, winning the first game with a score of 6-2 and the second with a score of 11-0.

The Patriots have gone through this season with 35 wins and 15 losses. The team has had 42
home runs this season and has a batting average of .374. A batting average is determined by – dividing a player’s number of hits by their total at – bats. Usually, anywhere around a .300
batting average is considered a “good” batting average.

The team has accumulated 293 runs for the season – and the pitchers have struck out 115 batters.
The pitching staff is made up of 4 freshmen and 3 sophomores. Altogether, the Patriots softball
team includes 14 hardworking freshmen and 10 sophomores.

Come support the team as the excitement of outs, strikes and home runs continues into their next
home game. Enjoy the warm sunny atmosphere and food and snacks from the concession. See
you at the ballpark!