Gulf unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell just short of the Wiregrass Ranch Bulls by a score of 4-3 on Thursday. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it six in a row.
Jeovanna Carter put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up four earned runs off five hits. Carter was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Carter wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Alana Delaney, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
Wiregrass Ranch's victory was their 12th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 1-1.
Coming up, Gulf will take on Central at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Wiregrass Ranch, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Fivay at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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