Gulf is 0-4 against Pasco since April of 2015 but things could change on Thursday. The Gulf Buccaneers will challenge the Pasco Pirates at 7:00 p.m. Gulf is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
Last Monday, Gulf didn't have quite enough to beat Zephyrhills and fell 5-4.
Aidan Coment
| 03/03/25 vs Zephyrhills | 5 |
| 04/18/24 @ Pasco | 3 |
| 04/01/24 vs Largo | 3 |
| 02/11/25 vs Indian Rocks Christian | 2 |
| 03/05/24 @ Admiral Farragut | 2 |
Aidan Coment spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and four unearned) runs on four hits. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in strikeouts (five).
At the plate, Gulf saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Diego Cruz, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2. Gulf is 2-1 when Cruz posts two or more runs, but 2-3 otherwise. Another was Gabe Nenno, who scored a run and stole Two bases. while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Pasco entered their matchup against Cypress Creek on Tuesday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Pasco took a 5-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of Cypress Creek.
Pasco's defeat dropped their record down to 4-2. As for Gulf, their loss dropped their record down to 4-4.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Gulf has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.9 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Pasco struggles in that department as they've been averaging 11.8 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Gulf might still be hurting after the 11-0 defeat they got from Pasco in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can Gulf avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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