In what's become a running theme this season, Tarpon Springs gave their fans yet another huge victory on Monday. They never let the Gibbs Gladiators onto the board and left with an 18-0 win. While fans of Tarpon Springs might be used to big wins, the 18-run margin marked the team's biggest victory yet this season.
Alexis McLaughlin made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). McLaughlin was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kaylen McLaughlin, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Brylee Housh, who scored two runs and stole four bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Tarpon Springs' win bumped their record up to 4-7. As for Gibbs, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-7.
Tarpon Springs will head out on the road to take on Largo at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Gibbs, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Boca Ciega at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Boca Ciega is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season.
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