Softball Recap: Weeki Wachee Hornets vs. Nature Coast Tech Sharks
After flying high against Anclote last Friday, Weeki Wachee came back down to earth. The Weeki Wachee Hornets wound up on the wrong side of a tough 12-1 walloping at the hands of the Nature Coast Tech Sharks on Tuesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Weeki Wachee of the 15-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
Anna Taylor was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-1.
On Nature Coast Tech's side, Kamryn Ross spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on three hits. Ross has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Ashlynn Sentner and Caitlin Corrigan did most of the damage at the plate: Sentner got on base in three of her five plate appearances with two runs, a triple, and a stolen base, while Corrigan went 3-for-4 with four RBI and two doubles. Sentner is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Kassie Fiqueroa, who went 1-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
Weeki Wachee's loss dropped their record down to 7-9. As for Nature Coast Tech, their win bumped their record up to 9-10.
Weeki Wachee will head out on the road to challenge Hernando Christian Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Hernando Christian Academy will roll in looking for their 14th straight victory, something Weeki Wachee surely won't give up without a fight. As for Nature Coast Tech, they will be playing at home against The Villages Charter at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Villages Charter is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
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