East Lake hit Hernando with a four-run second inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Leopards took a 6-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Eagles. If the Leopards were looking for revenge after losing 4-3 to the Eagles when the teams met back in March of 2025, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Hernando got a good showing from Michael Saltsman, who didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. Saltsman has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Hernando saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Nino Urso, who went 1-for-2 with one run.
Hernando suffered their first home defeat, dropping their record down to 6-2. As for East Lake, they pushed their record up to 9-1 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hernando will welcome Crystal River at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for East Lake, they will challenge St. Petersburg at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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