Golden Gate lost against Barron Collier back in March, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Golden Gate Titans wound up on the wrong side of a tough 7-1 walloping at the hands of the Barron Collier Cougars. Golden Gate has struggled against Barron Collier recently, as their contest on Thursday was their ninth consecutive lost matchup.
Golden Gate saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Dugan Murphy, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
On Barron Collier's side, Nate Kantor looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (he also only allowed one walk). Kantor has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Carson Felts was excellent, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and a double. Another player making a difference was Mikey Metcalf, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Golden Gate's defeat dropped their record down to 8-8. As for Barron Collier, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 12-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Golden Gate will take on Oasis at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Barron Collier, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on First Baptist Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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