The Tarpon Springs Spongers will take on the Countryside Cougars at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Tarpon Springs lost 9-1 to Gulf on Monday. The Spongers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, 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 Pinellas Park.
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. Furthermore, she didn't allow a single earned run, the first time she has blanked an opponent 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.
Tarpon Springs' defeat dropped their record down to 4-7. As for Countryside, their loss dropped their record down to 0-9.
Tarpon Springs suffered a grim 15-0 defeat to Countryside in their previous meeting back in March of 2024. Will Tarpon Springs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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