Citrus was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss. They fell just short of the South Sumter Raiders by a score of 8-7. Citrus was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as South Sumter apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2022.
Cole Palimari made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
On South Sumter's side, Kamren Gilliam was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks). Gilliam was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Malakhi Boone, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, a stolen base, and two RBI. Ishmael Rodriguez was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Citrus' loss dropped their record down to 2-12. As for South Sumter, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-8.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Citrus will take on Central at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games Citrus has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for South Sumter, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Gulf at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The timing isn't great for South Sumter: they have been struggling with three straight losses at home, while Gulf has snatched up four consecutive wins on the road.
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