The Sebastian River Sharks will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against the Sebring Blue Streaks at 7:00 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
Sebastian River heads in on the heels of a playoff game on Thursday. They lost 10-0 to Bayside.
Meanwhile, Sebring fell victim to South Fork and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They took a 4-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bulldogs. The match marked the first time this season in which Sebring was not able to get on the board.
Sebring saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was TERA LYNN PRICE, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base. PRICE has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive pitching appearances.
Even though they lost, Sebring hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as South Fork struck out eight times.
Sebastian River has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 13-13 record this season. As for Sebring, their loss dropped their record down to 13-8.
Thursday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Sebastian River hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .330. However, it's not like Sebring struggles in that department as they've averaged .315. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Sebastian River came up short against Sebring in their previous meeting back in May of 2023, falling 4-1. Can Sebastian River avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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