Sadly, Pahokee is still looking for their first win of the season after seven matches. Their tough 16-1 defeat to the Moore Haven Terriers on Thursday might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Pahokee of the 18-5 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Moore Haven's part, Jaelin Johnson made a splash no matter where he played. He tossed two innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Johnson was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Moore Haven let Colt Rhymes and Tucker Sergent loose on the outfield. Rhymes went 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and a triple, while Sergent went 2-for-2 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Thaddeus Johns, who scored three runs and stole a base.
Pahokee's defeat dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Moore Haven, their victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pahokee will take on Glades Central at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Moore Haven, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Gateway Charter at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Moore Haven is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.7 runs per game this season.
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