Countryside won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Tuesday. They fell victim to a tough 8-2 loss at the hands of the Largo Packers. Countryside was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Largo apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played last Monday.
Countryside saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jake Nevins, who went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
On Largo's side, Joshua Jackson-Valverde spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on five hits and racked up ten Ks. Jackson-Valverde has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Cole Sofge, who went 2-for-3 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double.
Countryside dropped their record down to 9-5 with that loss, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Largo, their victory bumped their record up to 7-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Countryside will take on Calvary Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Largo, they will be playing in front of their home fans against St. Petersburg at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Largo's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so St. Petersburg's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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