Pinellas Park has not done well against Largo recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Pinellas Park Patriots came out on top in a nail-biter against the Largo Packers and snuck past 5-4. The win made it back-to-back victories for Pinellas Park.
Carter Dubois was excellent, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double. Neil Rothrock was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with an RBI.
On Largo's side, they got a good showing from Nolan Pontius, who tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (he also only allowed one walk). Pontius has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Cole Sofge was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Pinellas Park's win bumped their record up to 5-7. As for Largo, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pinellas Park will take on Clearwater at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Largo, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Countryside at 7:00 p.m.
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