Largo is 2-7 against Palm Harbor University since March of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. Largo will challenge Palm Harbor University at 4:00 p.m. After the two teams made easy work of their previous opponents, one won't be so lucky on Tuesday.
Largo was handed a heart-breaking two-run defeat in their last matchup, but they sure didn't let that happen against Zephyrhills on Monday. Largo was the clear victor by a 16-2 margin over Zephyrhills. Considering the Packers have won seven contests by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Meanwhile, Palm Harbor University came tearing into Tuesday's game with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 3.5 runs), and they left with even more momentum. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Falcons a 6-0 shutout.
The result came thanks to Kasey Mink's shutout, as he gave up just three hits.
At the plate, Smith Wortham and Corbin Godoy did most of the damage at the plate: Wortham got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two RBI, while Godoy scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Godoy is becoming a predictor of Palm Harbor University's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 4-7 when he doesn't).
Largo's win bumped their record up to 13-3. As for Palm Harbor University, they now have a winning record of 8-7.
Largo skirted past Palm Harbor University 2-1 in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for Largo since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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