Central had lost seven straight on the road, but on Friday they dropped down to 1-13 to make it eight. They lost 11-0 to the Nature Coast Tech Sharks. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Sharks this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 10-0 on Tuesday.
As for Nature Coast Tech, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 12-1. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.2 runs over those games.
For Nature Coast Tech's part, JAKE LOEFFLER looked comfortable as he struck out seven batters over 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). LOEFFLER has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run any time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on NOAH SANCHEZ, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, four runs, and three RBI. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was BRYCE HEWELL, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Central will welcome Land O' Lakes at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Gators' pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so the Bears' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Nature Coast Tech, they will host Bishop McLaughlin Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Sharks 1.6, the Hurricanes 4.1) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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