Barron Collier extended their losing streak to four on Friday, dropping them down to 2-4. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost an 8-6 heartbreaker at the hands of the Gulf Coast Sharks. That's two games in a row now that the Cougars have lost by exactly two runs.
Khayden Collier was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Levi Pash also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
As for Gulf Coast, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-1. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Gulf Coast's side, the team relied heavily on Jonathan Kacinas, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. That's the most hits Kacinas has posted since back in March of 2025. The team also got some help courtesy of Palmer Johnson, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Barron Collier will take on Palmetto Ridge at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The Bears' pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so the Cougars' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Gulf Coast, they will square off against Lely at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The Trojans have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 14.6 runs per game on average), something the Sharks will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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