Charlotte waltzed into their contest on Tuesday with two straight wins... but they left with three. Everything went their way against the Cypress Lake Panthers as they made off with a 9-1 victory. Considering the Fightin' Tarpons have won three matches by more than seven runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Luke Wadsworth was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. What's more, he posted two hits, the most he's had since back in April of 2024.
In other pitching news, Bradyn Williams looked comfortable as he pitched 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. What's more, he gave up only zero earned runs, the fewest he's had since back in March of 2024.
Frank Planer
| 02/25/25 @ Cypress Lake | 3 |
| 04/30/24 vs Palmetto Ridge | 2 |
| 03/29/24 vs Port Charlotte | 1 |
| 03/01/24 vs Cullman | 1 |
| 03/01/24 vs Mobile Christian | 1 |
Back at the plate, Frank Planer was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-4. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Aidan Hardy, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Charlotte was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .375. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Charlotte pushed their record up to 5-1 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. A key ingredient in that success has been their performance when it comes to hits: they averaged an imposing 9.33 hits in those games compared to only five in the others. As for Cypress Lake, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Charlotte will welcome North Port at 7:00 p.m. on March 4th. As for Cypress Lake, a feisty cat fight will be fought as the Panthers duke it out with the Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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