It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Hernando can now relate to. They lost 7-0 to the Nature Coast Tech Sharks on Thursday. Considering the last time Hernando couldn't score was back in March, the team can't take the result too hard.
Ryan Miller was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out six batters over 5.1 innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits (and only one walk).
On Nature Coast Tech's side, Bryce Hewell was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Hewell was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Hewell wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Dylane Demeza, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Hernando's loss dropped their record down to 17-9. As for Nature Coast Tech, they have been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 18-6 record this season.
Hernando will head out on the road to take on Bishop Moore at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Bishop Moore will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Hernando surely won't give up without a fight. As for Nature Coast Tech, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Satellite at 7:00 p.m. Nature Coast Tech will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak alive.
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