With a playoff game on the line, Countryside rose to the challenge on Monday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Pinellas Park Patriots and snuck past 3-2. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Countryside also won the last time the pair played back in February.
Countryside got a great performance from Ian Strickland as he didn't allow a single earned run over six innings pitched. Strickland has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
On Pinellas Park's side, Adam Wehse was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out seven batters over 5.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits (and only one walk).
Countryside's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 14-12. As for Pinellas Park, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 13-12 record this season.
Countryside will head out on the road to challenge East Lake at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games Countryside has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. Pinellas Park does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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