Sarasota is 9-1 against North Port since February of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Sarasota Sailors will head out on the road to square off against the North Port Bobcats at 5:00 p.m. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Sarasota entered their tilt with Parrish Community with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They never let the Bulls onto the board and left with a 2-0 win on Thursday. After an 11-9 finish the last time they played, Sarasota and Parrish Community decided to play a little more cautiously this time around.
Gemma Mulhollen spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just zero earned runs on three hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Sarasota's victory was truly a team effort as two different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Brooke Bendel, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, it was close, but on Monday North Port sidestepped Cypress Lake for a 5-4 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for North Port.
The team relied heavily on Cailinne Kelly, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Sarasota's victory bumped their record up to 5-6. As for North Port, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-12.
Sarasota took their victory against North Port when the teams last played back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 10-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Sarasota since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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