After soaring to 17 runs the game before, Lakewood Ranch was a bit more limited in their matchup on Friday. They fell just short of the Venice Indians by a score of 3-2. The Mustangs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Indians apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
Jenna May was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she tossed six innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits.
On the hitting side, Kendal McCoy made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. She also hit a double, marking her first of the season.
Lakewood Ranch's defeat was their 13th straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Venice, their victory bumped their record up to 3-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lakewood Ranch will face off against Lake Placid at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Venice, they will square off against North Port at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Venice's pitching crew has only allowed 2.5 runs per game this season, so North Port's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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