After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Gulf brought some dynamite into their most recent matchup. They were the clear victor by a 13-7 margin over the Seven Rivers Christian Warriors. The win was just what Gulf needed coming off of a 16-0 defeat in their prior contest.
Rowan Graziano made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. Graziano has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Graziano was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with four RBI, two runs, and a stolen base.
In other batting news, Niko Haskas was a standout: he scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Daniel Cruz was another key contributor, going 2-for-5 with four RBI and a run.
On Seven Rivers Christian's side, Logan Moore made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Timothy Nott, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Gulf pushed their record up to 6-6 with that victory, which was their fifth straight on the road. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.6 runs per game. As for Seven Rivers Christian, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-10 record this season.
Gulf will be playing at home against Fivay at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Gulf is facing Fivay at the right time seeing as Fivay is stuck on an 11-game losing streak. As for Seven Rivers Christian, they will head out on the road to take on Ocala Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Seven Rivers Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
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