Countryside was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their 12th straight loss dating back to last season. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 6-5 heartbreaker at the hands of the Pinellas Park Patriots. The Cougars were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Patriots apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Kaitlyn Crouch spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six runs (all of which were unearned) on six hits. What's more, she gave up only zero earned runs, the fewest she's had since back in March of 2024.
On the hitting side, Lily Mandilk was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with four RBI and one double. That double was her first of the season. Elizabeth Frizzle was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Countryside's loss dropped their record down to 0-9. As for Pinellas Park, their record is now 4-5.
Looking ahead, Countryside is taking a road trip to face off against Tarpon Springs at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Pinellas Park, they will welcome Northeast at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Northeast has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed seven runs per game on average), something Pinellas Park will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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