Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Countryside). They were the clear victors by a 12-2 margin over the Largo Packers on Tuesday. The Cougars not only won on Tuesday, but they posted their biggest win since April 18, 2024.
Cody Hollenbeck made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched six innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Luke Neubauer was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Luke Tregillus, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
Cougars
| 04/01/25 @ Largo | 52.5% |
| 03/31/25 @ Boca Ciega | 44.1% |
| 03/28/25 @ Dunedin | 23.1% |
| 03/26/25 @ IMG Academy Navy | 32.3% |
| 03/25/25 @ Anclote | 37.1% |
| + 18 more games |
Countryside always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .525. The last time their OBP was this high was back in April of 2024.
Countryside is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-6 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.2 runs on average over those games. As for Largo, their loss ended a nine-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 14-6.
Coming up, Countryside will head out to take on Clearwater at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Cougars 3.3, the Tornadoes 3.7) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Largo, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against St. Petersburg at 7:00 p.m.
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