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| 03/06/26 - Away | 10-2 W |
| 02/28/25 - Home | 9-8 W |
| 02/25/25 - Away | 6-3 W |
| 02/24/24 - Home | 5-4 W |
| 02/20/24 - Away | 4-0 W |
| + 5 more games |
Hernando barely beat Crystal River the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Leopards put the hurt on the Pirates with a sharp 10-2 win on Friday. The victory continues a trend for the Leopards in their matchups with the Pirates: they've now won six in a row.
Sammy Novick looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Austin Knierim was excellent, going 1-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in May of 2025. Another player making a difference was Kaine Ellis, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Hernando was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .375. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Crystal River only posted a batting average of .160.
Hernando's win bumped their record up to 7-2. As for Crystal River, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-7.
Looking ahead, Hernando will be playing in front of their home fans against Springstead at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Crystal River, they will face off against Dunnellon at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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