After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Seminole, Hollins was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They put the hurt on the Pinellas Park Patriots with a sharp 15-6 win. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Hollins also won the last time the pair played back in February.
Mackenzie Wilfert and Alex Schleissing did most of the damage at the plate: Wilfert went 3-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs, while Schleissing went 3-for-5 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Hailey Mercado, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
On Pinellas Park's side, Jalissa Barnes and Auhbree Northrup did some serious damage despite the final result: Barnes scored two runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-3, while Northrup went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two doubles. The team also got some help courtesy of Khloe Birk, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Pinellas Park kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
The victory got Hollins back to even at 7-7. As for Pinellas Park, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-10 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hollins will take on Countryside at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Pinellas Park, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Lakewood at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Pinellas Park is facing Lakewood at the right time seeing as Lakewood is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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