Springstead extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping them down to 1-4. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-0 heartbreaker at the hands of the Nature Coast Tech Sharks. The contest marked the first time this season in which the Eagles were not able to get on the board.
As for Nature Coast Tech, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 5-0. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.6 runs on average this season.
For Nature Coast Tech's part, JAKE LOEFFLER tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out nine over six innings pitched.
At the plate, Nature Coast Tech's victory was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was GARRICK WAGGONER, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. BRAYDEN EVANS also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Coming up, Springstead will head out to challenge South Sumter at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Eagles' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Raiders have averaged an impressive 9.7 runs per game this season. As for Nature Coast Tech, they will be playing at home against Hernando at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Leopards' pitching crew has only allowed 0.8 runs per game this season, so the Sharks' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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