Bayshore is 0-6 against DeSoto County since April of 2015 but things could change on Monday. The Bayshore Bruins will head out on the road to face off against the DeSoto County Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. Bayshore has given up an average of 8 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Bayshore came into their game on Thursday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They lost 11-1 to Bradenton Christian. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since March 15, 2022, but that streak is no more.
Diego Villegas made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 2-for-2 with two triples. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in triples.
Meanwhile, DeSoto County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-1 heartbreaker at the hands of Frostproof.
Abel Nedley spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on two hits. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, DeSoto County saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Logan Adkins, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base.
DeSoto County's loss dropped their record down to 3-10. As for Bayshore, they now have a losing record of 5-6.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Bayshore has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.9 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like DeSoto County struggles in that department as they've been averaging 2.9 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Bayshore suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to DeSoto County in their previous meeting back in May of 2022. Can Bayshore avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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