North Port had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 11-run drubbing they dealt Lehigh on Monday. The Bobcats blew past the Lightning 11-0. Considering the Bobcats' hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Stephen Commander and Blake Naylor made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Commander tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Naylor didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out seven over four innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances. At bat, Commander scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances, while Naylor scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. That's the most runs Commander has posted since back in March.
Landon Davidson
| 02/12/25 vs The Classical Academy of Sarasota | 3 |
| 04/07/25 @ Lehigh | 2 |
| 02/11/25 @ Boca Ciega | 2 |
| 04/03/25 @ Cardinal Mooney | 1 |
| 04/01/25 @ Bishop Verot | 1 |
| + 6 more games |
In other batting news, Landon Davidson was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. North Port is undefeated when Davidson posts two or more runs, but 6-14 otherwise. Rylan Bradley was another key player, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
North Port's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-14. As for Lehigh, they are on an 11-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-19.
Coming up, North Port will host Fort Myers at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bobcats' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Green Wave have averaged an impressive 6.8 runs per game this season. As for Lehigh, they are taking a road trip to challenge East Lee County at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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