Kathleen won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Thursday. They lost 8-2 to the Pasco Pirates. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Kathleen of the 2-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Monday.
Kathleen got a good showing from Mark Simpson, who pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits.
At the plate, Kathleen saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Edrick Ayala, who went 1-for-2 with a stolen base and an RBI.
On Pasco's side, the team relied heavily on Jared Samon, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Dalton Duncan was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a triple and a run.
Kathleen has traveled a rocky road recently having lost 13 of their last 16 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-18 record this season. As for Pasco, they have been performing well recently as they've won nine of their last 11 games, which provided a nice bump to their 16-6 record this season.
Kathleen will head out on the road to challenge Lake Gibson at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Pasco, they will be playing at home against Zephyrhills at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Pasco will be looking to keep their eight-game home win streak alive.
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