Softball Preview: Hollins Royals vs. Pinellas Park Patriots
Hollins and Pinellas Park are an even 5-5 against one another since March of 2018, but likely not for long. The Hollins Royals will head out on the road to take on the Pinellas Park Patriots at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
On Thursday, Hollins suffered a tough 14-8 defeat at the hands of Seminole. Hollins has struggled against Seminole recently, as their match on Thursday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Hailey Mercado and Gianna Close did some serious damage despite the final result: Mercado scored a run while going 3-for-4, while Close went 3-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Aubri Cofield, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Hollins hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Seminole struck out five times.
Meanwhile, Pinellas Park had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They put the hurt on Boca Ciega with a sharp 10-4 win on Thursday.
Ayanah Wilson made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Wilson was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Alyssa Brady was a standout: she scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Amber Nickell was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
Hollins now has a losing record at 6-7. As for Pinellas Park, their victory bumped their record up to 3-9.
Hollins beat Pinellas Park 10-6 when the teams last played back in February. The rematch might be a little tougher for Hollins since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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