Anclote extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to six on Wednesday, dropping them down to 0-5. They came up short against the Tarpon Springs Spongers, falling 23-1. If the Sharks were looking for revenge after losing 19-0 to the Spongers when the teams met back in April of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Tarpon Springs, their win bumped their record up to 2-4. With that victory, they brought their scoring average up to 6.8 runs per game.
For Tarpon Springs' part, Sawyer Burgess made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out nine batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). Burgess has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Leyton Housh, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs, four RBI, and two doubles. Those RBI were her first of the season. Alexis Mclaughlin was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one triple.
Looking ahead, Anclote will be playing in front of their home fans against Wiregrass Ranch at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Tarpon Springs, they will square off against Lakewood at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Spartans have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 17.25 runs per game on average), something the Spongers will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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