On Tuesday, it was a hard-fought contest, but the Belleview Rattlers had to settle for a 7-5 loss against the Windermere Prep Lakers.
Belleview got a good showing from Brock Chambrot, who tossed four innings while giving up just one earned (and six unearned) runs off four hits. Chambrot has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Dylan Florio was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Sam Plano, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Belleview was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with four doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
On Windermere Prep's side, they let Jacob Duffy and William Kane loose on the outfield. Duffy went 1-for-4 with a triple and two RBI, while Kane scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4. Ryan Babecki was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
Belleview has not been sharp recently as the team has lost eight of their last ten matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-11 record this season. As for Windermere Prep, their win ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-13.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Belleview will take on Windermere Prep at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Windermere Prep, they will be playing at home against Liberty at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Liberty is coming into the match with eight straight defeats on the road, meaning Windermere Prep will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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