For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Tarpon Springs and Lakewood meet (three straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Friday. Tarpon Springs fell 4-1 to Lakewood. The Spongers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Spartans apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Alex Finch was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out six batters over 6.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. That's the fewest earned runs he has allowed since back in February.
Tarpon Springs' loss was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 3-1 and their overall record down to 10-9. As for Lakewood, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 4-11 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Tarpon Springs will take on Seminole at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Seminole's pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so Tarpon Springs' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Lakewood, they will head out on the road to challenge Calvary Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Calvary Christian will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Lakewood surely won't give up without a fight.
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