North Port had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They skirted past the Charlotte Fightin' Tarpons 6-5. This was payback for North Port, who suffered a 7-4 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Joshua Doerrfeld was excellent, scoring two runs while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Ryan Playter, who went 2-for-5 with four RBI and a double.
On Charlotte's side, Jacob Evak was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 1-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Dylan Klossner, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Charlotte was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with four doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
North Port's win bumped their record up to 9-12. As for Charlotte, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 11-10.
North Port will take on Lehigh at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Lehigh is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season. As for Charlotte, they will head out on the road to challenge Port Charlotte at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Port Charlotte will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Charlotte surely won't give up without a fight.
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