Cypress Creek took a ten-run loss the last time they faced off against Wesley Chapel, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Coyotes sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-1 victory over the Wildcats on Thursday. Surprisingly, this marked the fourth straight game that the away team has come away the victor.
Colin McGee
| 04/03/25 @ Wesley Chapel | 5 |
| 03/26/25 vs Lecanto | 12 |
| 03/19/25 vs Mitchell | 6 |
| 03/12/25 @ Nature Coast Tech | 6 |
| 03/04/25 @ Pasco | 10 |
| + 2 more games |
Colin McGee tossed a big game, tossing six innings while giving up just one earned run off seven hits. He has been consistent : he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Deacon Turpin, who went 1-for-4 with one home run and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Gavyn Mullis, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Cypress Creek has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-8 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.8 runs on average over those games. As for Wesley Chapel, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-8 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Cypress Creek will square off against rival Zephyrhills at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Wesley Chapel is set to challenge their familiar foe River Ridge at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Wildcats 3, the Royal Knights 3.2) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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