The Frostproof Bulldogs will head out to square off against the Venice Indians at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Frostproof has given up an average of 9.5 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Frostproof lost 13-4 to Avon Park on Monday. The Bulldogs have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Frostproof saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Trinity Tary, who scored a run while going 2-for-4. Jennah Harrel also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
The home team had won the previous four meetings between Venice and Riverview Sarasota, and Venice kept the tradition alive. The Indians put the hurt on the Rams with a sharp 7-1 win on Wednesday. Considering the Indians have won nine matches by more than five runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Jayde Neptune spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Venice got a massive performance out of Riley Sullivan, who went 2-for-4 with one home run and three RBI. Molly Sullivan was another key player, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Venice lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've posted since back in April of 2024.
Venice is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-5 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.6 runs on average over those games. As for Frostproof, their loss dropped their record down to 4-12.
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