Port Charlotte is 0-10 against Venice since February of 2015 but things could change on Wednesday. The Pirates will face off against the Indians at 7:00 p.m. Venice took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Port Charlotte, who comes in off a win.
Port Charlotte gave up the first runs on Monday, but they didn't let that get them down. Everything went their way against Bonita Springs as they made off with a 12-2 victory. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Pirates as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Jaylin Pinedo spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on four hits and racked up 11 Ks.
On the hitting side, Port Charlotte let Jacqueline Kirk and Brianna Weidner run wild. Kirk scored a run while going 2-for-3, while Weidner scored two runs while going 1-for-3. That's the most hits Kirk has posted since back in February. Jesslymar Santa Amador also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.
Port Charlotte was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .462. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Venice suffered their biggest loss since February 27, 2024 on Tuesday. They lost 8-2 to Charlotte. The Indians' defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Kinley Rutherford made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Port Charlotte's record now sits at 5-11. As for Venice, their loss dropped their record down to 11-4.
Port Charlotte suffered a grim 11-0 defeat to Venice in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Can the Pirates avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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