After flying high against Anclote last Friday, Weeki Wachee came back down to earth. The Weeki Wachee Hornets wound up on the wrong side of a tough 12-1 walloping at the hands of the Nature Coast Tech Sharks on Tuesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Weeki Wachee of the 15-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
Anna Taylor was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-1.
On Nature Coast Tech's side, Kamryn Ross spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on three hits. Ross has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Ashlynn Sentner and Caitlin Corrigan did most of the damage at the plate: Sentner got on base in three of her five plate appearances with two runs, a triple, and a stolen base, while Corrigan went 3-for-4 with four RBI and two doubles. Sentner is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Kassie Fiqueroa, who went 1-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
Weeki Wachee's loss dropped their record down to 7-9. As for Nature Coast Tech, their win bumped their record up to 9-10.
Weeki Wachee will head out on the road to challenge Hernando Christian Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Hernando Christian Academy will roll in looking for their 14th straight victory, something Weeki Wachee surely won't give up without a fight. As for Nature Coast Tech, they will be playing at home against The Villages Charter at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Villages Charter is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
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