Clearwater and Countryside squared off in some playoff action on Tuesday, but Clearwater had to settle for second. They fell just short of the Cougars by a score of 8-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Tornadoes have suffered since March 12, 2024.
Jackson King was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.

Tornadoes
04/15/25 vs Countryside | 6-8 |
04/14/25 vs Blake | 9-0 |
04/09/25 vs Gibbs | 24-2 |
04/08/25 @ Tarpon Springs | 10-2 |
04/07/25 vs Seminole | 3-19 |
Clearwater moved to 15-9 with that loss, which also ended their three-game winning streak. As for Countryside, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-7 record this season.
Clearwater does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Countryside, they will challenge Jesuit at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Tigers' pitching crew has only allowed 2.5 runs per game this season, so the Cougars' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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