Hardee suffered their closest defeat since February 27, 2024 on Thursday. They wound up with the same score they had in their last game (4-2), but sadly the team found themselves on the wrong side of the score this time. The loss was their first of the season.
Hardee got a good showing from Wyatt Beattie, who tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Beattie has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single walks every time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Hardee saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ryland Beumel, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Leo Marrero was another, going 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Having lost for the first time this season, Hardee fell to 2-1. As for Avon Park, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to a perfect 2-0.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hardee is headed away from home for the first time to square off against Fort Meade at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Avon Park, they will take on Clewiston at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Clewiston will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Avon Park surely won't give up without a fight.
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