Port Charlotte hasn't had much luck against Lemon Bay recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Port Charlotte Pirates will be playing at home against the Lemon Bay Manta Rays at 7:00 p.m. Lemon Bay took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Port Charlotte, who comes in off a win.
Port Charlotte headed into their last match having not scored more than two runs for three straight, but Cypress Lake let them put that streak behind them. Port Charlotte was the clear victors by a 16-3 margin over Cypress Lake on Tuesday. The win was some much needed relief for the Pirates as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak.
The team relied heavily on Brianna Weidner, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-5. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in doubles (two). Another player making a difference was Hayden Flanagan, who scored a run while going 2-for-5.
Weidner wasn't the only one working in the hit department: Port Charlotte kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Lemon Bay was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They came up short against Mariner, falling 11-1. That's two games in a row now that the Manta Rays have lost by exactly ten runs.
Port Charlotte picked up their first road victory, bumping their record up to 2-5. As for Lemon Bay, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 2-5.
Port Charlotte might still be hurting after the 19-4 loss they got from Lemon Bay when the teams last played two weeks ago. Will Port Charlotte have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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