The Golden Gate Titans will challenge the Bonita Springs Bullsharks at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Golden Gate has given up an average of 8.1 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Friday just wasn't the day for Golden Gate's offense. They came up short against Evangelical Christian on Friday, falling 11-0.
Meanwhile, after a string of five wins, Bonita Springs' good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They fell just short of Estero by a score of 5-4.
Bonita Springs got a good showing from Jhon Rodriquez, who tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
At the plate, Alan Palamino was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and one triple. That triple was his first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Angel Moreno, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Golden Gate dropped their record down to 3-7 with the loss, which was their fifth straight at home. As for Bonita Springs, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-3.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Monday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Golden Gate has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.5 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Bonita Springs struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.5 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Golden Gate might still be hurting after the 17-7 loss they got from Bonita Springs in their previous matchup back in April of 2022. Will Golden Gate have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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