Sunlake fell victim to Pasco and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They suffered a tough 6-0 loss at the hands of the Pasco Pirates. Sunlake was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Pasco apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Sunlake got a good showing from Matthew Davignon, who tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Davignon has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits every time he's pitched this season.
On Pasco's side, Jayce Rollins made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out 11 over six innings pitched. Rollins was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with a home run.
Rollins wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Yanuel "Yanni" Mercado, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Sunlake has not been sharp recently as the team has lost six of their last eight games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-9 record this season. As for Pasco, they pushed their record up to 9-4 with that win, which was their fourth straight at home.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sunlake will take on Wiregrass Ranch at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Wiregrass Ranch is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season. As for Pasco, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Lake Gibson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Pasco is facing Lake Gibson at the right time seeing as Lake Gibson is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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