Softball Recap: North Port Snaps Seven-Game Streak of Losses at Home

Bobcats

Previous 5 Games

03/25/25 vs North Fort Myers	10-9
03/11/25 @ Manatee	9-4
03/07/25 @ Riverdale	8-1
03/06/25 @ Riverview Sarasota	1-3
03/04/25 vs Venice	2-11

North Port took a six-run loss the last time they faced off against North Fort Myers, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. North Port won by a run and slipped past North Fort Myers 10-9. With that victory, the Bobcats brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.

Payson Rumley made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched seven innings while giving up three earned (and six unearned) runs off eight hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI.

In other batting news, North Port got a massive performance out of Kaitlin Kohlenberg, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-5. Kohlenberg also put up an RBI, which was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Emma Baskins, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.

North Port kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 11 hits in three consecutive matchups.

North Port's win ended a seven-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 4-4. As for North Fort Myers, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-3.

Looking ahead, North Port will head out on the road to challenge Sarasota at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Sarasota's pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so North Port's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for North Fort Myers, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Mariner at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.