Charlotte was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of the Naples Golden Eagles by a score of 3-2. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Charlotte of the 8-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Charlotte saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Dominic Giglio, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
On Naples' side, JOHNNY KING was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 13 over five innings pitched. KING has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. KING was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-3 with a triple and a double.
Charlotte's defeat dropped their record down to 8-7. As for Naples, the victory was the tenth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 13-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Charlotte will take on Port Charlotte at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Charlotte's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Port Charlotte's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Naples, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Loyola Academy at 7:00 p.m.
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