It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Gulf had no problem doing just that on Monday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Central Bears a 2-0 shutout. The Buccaneers haven't had any issues with the Bears recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Jeovanna Carter
| 04/28/25 vs Central | 17 |
| 04/23/25 @ Clearwater | 14 |
| 04/22/25 @ Sunlake | 17 |
| 04/17/25 vs Central | 14 |
| 04/16/25 @ Zephyrhills | 17 |
| + 18 more games |
The result came thanks to Jeovanna Carter's shutout, as she gave up just a hit and racked up 17 Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Gulf saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lillian Patrias, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs. That's the most runs Patrias has posted since back in March.
Gulf's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-12. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.0 runs on average over those games. As for Central, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost ten of their last 11 matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-19 record this season.
Gulf will square off against Hudson at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Buccaneers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Cobras have averaged an impressive 7.1 runs per game this season. Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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