Pasco made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Wiregrass Ranch, but they still couldn't quite topple them. The Pirates' pitcher stepped up to hand the Bulls a 10-0 shutout on Monday. With that win, the Pirates brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.
Jayce Rollins was a major factor no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 14 over seven innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with one RBI.
Boomer Newton
| 04/07/25 @ Wiregrass Ranch | 3 |
| 03/28/25 vs Anclote | 2 |
| 03/26/25 vs Central | 2 |
| 02/28/25 vs Zephyrhills | 2 |
| 04/03/25 @ Central | 1 |
In other batting news, Pasco let Boomer Newton and Carson Wheatley run wild. Newton went 4-for-5 with four runs, three doubles, and one RBI, while Wheatley went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Those three doubles gave Newton a new career-high. Bryce Mangiaracina also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Pasco kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
The victory made it two in a row for Pasco and bumps their season record up to 11-6. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 3 runs in those games. As for Wiregrass Ranch, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-12 record this season.
Pasco will venture away from home to face off against Sunlake at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Pirates 2.1, the Seahawks 3.2) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Wiregrass Ranch, they will host Mitchell at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Mustangs' pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so the Bulls' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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