Pinellas Park waltzed into their game on Monday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They skirted past the Hollins Royals 7-6. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Pinellas Park also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.
Dane Merryweather made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out eight over 5.2 innings pitched. Merryweather was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Pinellas Park let Seth Anderson and Xinh Nguyen loose on the outfield. Anderson scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances, while Nguyen scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Colby Redding was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
On Hollins' side, Joshua Castellani and Justin Stiles stepped up to the plate in a big way. Castellani scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances, while Stiles scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Pinellas Park's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-8. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.5 runs per game. As for Hollins, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-11 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pinellas Park will stay at home for another game and welcome Shorecrest Prep at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Pinellas Park is facing Shorecrest Prep at the right time seeing as Shorecrest Prep is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Hollins, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Northeast at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games Hollins has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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