St. Petersburg was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 5-4 heartbreaker at the hands of the Largo Packers. The Green Devils were not able to make up for their defeat to the Packers from their previous meeting back in March of 2024.
Owen Landers was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he pitched five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits.
At the plate, Parker Smith was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 1-for-2. He also put up a double, which was his first of the season. Another player making a difference was David Di Angelo, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.
St. Petersburg's loss dropped their record down to 7-12-1. As for Largo, their win bumped their record up to 15-6.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. St. Petersburg will take on Clearwater Central Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Largo, they will square off against Dunedin at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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