Tarpon Springs extended their losing streak to ten on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 4-15 in the process. They lost 18-3 to the Largo Packers. That's two games in a row now that the Spongers have lost by exactly 15 runs.
As for Largo, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-5 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.3 runs on average over those games.
For Largo's part, Paige Sofge and Laila Weber made a big impact no matter where they played. On the mound, Sofge pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Weber tossed two innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off two hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances. At the plate, Sofge went 2-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI, while Weber got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs, two RBI, and one double. That's the most runs Weber has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Claire Meloy, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. Mia Kabakov was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Tarpon Springs does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Largo, they will take on Northside Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Mustangs have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.47 runs per game on average), something the Packers will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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