Softball Recap: North Fort Myers Red Knights vs. Coral Springs Charter Panthers
If North Fort Myers was riding high off their 17-2 takedown of Cypress Lake last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The North Fort Myers Red Knights took a 6-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Coral Springs Charter Panthers on Saturday. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs North Fort Myers has scored all season.
Azlynn Gomes made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a triple, a run, and a double.
On Coral Springs Charter's side, Courtney Wahlbrink spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up six Ks.
At the plate, Coral Springs Charter got a massive performance out of Stephanie Basso, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Gio Gurgel was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
North Fort Myers' defeat dropped their record down to 12-2. As for Coral Springs Charter, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 10-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. North Fort Myers will take on Bonita Springs at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. North Fort Myers is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.9 runs per game this season. As for Coral Springs Charter, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Dwyer at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Dwyer is coming into the match with three straight losses on the road, meaning Coral Springs Charter will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory.
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