Softball Recap: Pinellas Park's Win on Thursday Extends Winning Streak to Four

Patriots

Previous 4 Games

04/03/25 @ Tarpon Springs	6-3
04/02/25 @ Seminole	4-2
04/01/25 vs Countryside	15-0
03/27/25 vs St. Petersburg	9-4

Pinellas Park came tearing into Thursday's contest with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.3 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against the Tarpon Springs Spongers by a score of 6-3. The Patriots have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Spongers, too.

Ayanah Wilson made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up a single walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 3-for-4. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024.

In other batting news, Khloe Birk was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Madison Wagner, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.

Pinellas Park kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post 11 or more hits.

Pinellas Park pushed their record up to 8-6 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. Those road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.3 runs on average over those games. As for Tarpon Springs, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-11 record this season.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pinellas Park will square off against Hollins at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Patriots' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Royals have averaged an impressive 8.4 runs per game this season. As for Tarpon Springs, they will challenge Osceola at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Warriors' pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so the Spongers' hitters will have their work cut out for them.