North Port has enjoyed a five-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will challenge the Cypress Lake Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. North Port is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.
Last Friday, everything went North Port's way against Island Coast as North Port made off with a 20-2 victory.
Lauren Boff was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Boff was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
In other pitching news, Cailinne Kelly and Juliana Parolisi dominated on the mound. Kelly scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances, while Parolisi scored two runs and stole four bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Back at the plate, North Port got a massive performance out of Kaitlin Kohlenberg, who went 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. Hailey Hougland was another key contributor, going 2-for-2 with a home run, three RBI, and a double.
Meanwhile, Cypress Lake came into Wednesday's match having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They walked away with a 9-6 win over Bonita Springs on Wednesday. The victory was just what Cypress Lake needed coming off of a 17-2 loss in their prior game.
Like North Port, Cypress Lake also got a great game from a two-way player: Sammi Rosado. She struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). Rosado was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Brianna Madore was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Audrina Westland, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
North Port's record is now 4-12. As for Cypress Lake, their win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-9.
North Port's speedy runners might be the difference in Monday's contest. North Port has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.8 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Cypress Lake, though, as they've been averaging only 1.3. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will North Port continue to outrun the ball? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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