Nature Coast Tech won against Cypress Creek on Thursday with five runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Friday. The Sharks beat the Crystal River Pirates by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 5-4. The Sharks' win was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
BRYCE HEWELL and NOAH SANCHEZ made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, HEWELL tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, SANCHEZ struck out six batters over 2.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. At the plate, HEWELL went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one double, while SANCHEZ went 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
In other batting news, JACKSON PATTERSON was excellent, going 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI. GARRICK WAGGONER was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one run.
Sharks
| 02/13/26 @ Crystal River | 13 |
| 02/12/26 vs Cypress Creek | 8 |
| 02/10/26 @ Lecanto | 9 |
| 04/24/25 vs Umatilla | 2 |
| 04/22/25 vs Umatilla | 9 |
| + 17 more games |
Nature Coast Tech kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in March of 2025.
Nature Coast Tech's record now sits at 3-0. As for Crystal River, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Nature Coast Tech will venture away from home to challenge Springstead at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Crystal River, they will head out to face off against Trenton at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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