Braden River extended their losing streak to four on Saturday, dropping them down to 8-15. They fell 4-1 to the Sarasota Sailors. If the Pirates were looking for revenge after losing 2-0 to the Sailors when the teams met back in April of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Tristan Tallo put in work while hitting and pitching. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in eight consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
Tallo wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Chaz Templeton, who went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases.
As for Sarasota, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-4 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.9 runs on average over those games.
On Sarasota's side, Hamlet Perez looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
Coming up, Braden River will face off against Southeast at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The Seminoles have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.83 runs per game on average), something the Pirates will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Sarasota, they will square off against Sebring at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Blue Streaks' pitching crew has only allowed 2.2 runs per game this season, so the Sailors' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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