Tarpon Springs was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-1 heartbreaker at the hands of the Countryside Cougars. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Spongers of the 2-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2024.
Mycroft Newkirk spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on seven hits. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Tarpon Springs saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kyzer Campbell, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base. That stolen base was Campbell's first of the season.
Tarpon Springs' defeat dropped their record down to 10-13. As for Countryside, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-6 record this season.
Tarpon Springs will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Clearwater at 4:30 p.m. The Tornadoes' pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so the Spongers' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Countryside, they will welcome Warren East at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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