Citrus was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 7-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Crystal River Pirates. If the Hurricanes were looking for revenge after losing 4-0 to them when the teams met back in March of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Landon Sanders
| 02/18/25 vs Crystal River | 2 |
| 02/11/25 @ Hernando | 1 |
| 04/10/24 @ Vanguard | 1 |
| 04/01/24 vs South Sumter | 1 |
| 03/04/24 vs Hudson | 1 |
Landon Sanders put in work no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. What's more, he gave up only zero earned runs, the fewest he's had since back in March of 2024. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Tristan Beck made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March of 2024. Trae Hopkins also deserves some recognition as he hit his first hit of the season.
Citrus' loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Crystal River, the win got them back to even at 3-3.
Citrus wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 2-1 defeat against Bishop McLaughlin Catholic on the 20th. As for Crystal River, they have also already played their next game, a 5-2 loss against Citrus on the 21st.
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