Lecanto extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 8-14 in the process. They fell 5-0 to the Crystal River Pirates. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Pirates this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 10-0 back in March.
Abigail Males spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on three hits and racked up 12 Ks.
As for Crystal River, they pushed their record up to 20-4 with the victory, which was their 12th straight on the road dating back to last season. The road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.3 runs on average over those games.
On Crystal River's side, Violet Flynn made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out 12 over seven innings pitched. Flynn has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 21 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season.
Flynn wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Athena Childs, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
Looking ahead, Lecanto will be playing at home against Forest at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Crystal River, they will challenge Trenton at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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