Gulf Coast HEAT was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They suffered a tough 11-1 loss at the hands of the Sarasota Christian Blazers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Gulf Coast HEAT of the 12-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in February.
Kevin McNulty was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-2.
On Sarasota Christian's side, Evan Poznanski and Justin Brock made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Poznanski tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Brock pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Poznanski has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Poznanski scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Brock scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
In other pitching news, Rowan Baum looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (he also didn't allow any walks). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Randall Collins was a standout: he scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. Collin Lawson was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Gulf Coast HEAT's loss dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Sarasota Christian, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Gulf Coast HEAT will take on Bayshore at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Sarasota Christian, they will play host again on Thursday to welcome Cambridge Christian, where first pitch is scheduled at 6:00 p.m. Sarasota Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season.
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