Wesley Chapel was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell just short of the Pasco Pirates by a score of 8-7. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Wesley Chapel of the 9-4 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in February.
Juliana Martin was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and a double. Another player making a difference was Aly O'Dette, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
On Pasco's side, Abi Grubbs made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (she also didn't allow any walks). Grubbs was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Cat Durden, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Chloe Lee was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Wesley Chapel's loss dropped their record down to 6-10. As for Pasco, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games, which provided a nice bump to their 7-4 record this season.
Wesley Chapel will head out on the road to square off against Wiregrass Ranch at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Wiregrass Ranch will roll in looking for their 18th straight win, something Wesley Chapel surely won't give up without a fight. As for Pasco, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Sickles at 7:00 p.m.
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