Williston gave up the first runs on Tuesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They came out on top against the Crystal River Pirates by a score of 5-2. For the Red Devils, this counts as revenge for the 8-1 win the Pirates walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2025.
Emily Asencion spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on four hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Luna Asencion was excellent, going 2-for-4 with one home run and two RBI. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season. Brooklyn Bertrand was another key player, going 1-for-4 with three stolen bases and two runs.
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| 03/17/26 - Away | 5-2 W |
| 04/03/25 - Home | 1-8 L |
| 03/13/25 - Away | 0-1 L |
| 03/14/24 - Home | 1-0 W |
Williston now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Crystal River, with the loss, they broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 9-2.
Looking ahead, Williston will challenge The Villages Charter at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Crystal River, they will take on Citrus at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Hurricanes have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.25 runs per game on average), something the Pirates will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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