Wesley Chapel fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Citrus on Thursday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell 5-2 to the Citrus Hurricanes. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, Wesley Chapel couldn't push the score so high this time.
Wesley Chapel saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sean Roche, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Nolan Hartley, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
On Citrus' side, Robert Pierson made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Pierson has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Pierson was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with a stolen base.
In other batting news, Trey Hopkins was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Wesley Chapel has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 14-10 record this season. As for Citrus, their win ended a nine-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-21.
Wesley Chapel will be playing in front of their home fans against Fivay at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Wesley Chapel is facing Fivay at the right time seeing as Fivay is stuck on a 15-game losing streak. As for Citrus, they will head out on the road to square off against North Marion at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. North Marion is coming into the match with six straight victories at home, so Citrus will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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