The Port Charlotte Pirates will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against the Island Coast Gators at 7:00 p.m. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Port Charlotte: 2.9, Island Coast: 3.3) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Last Tuesday, Port Charlotte got themselves on the board against Imagine School at North Port, but Imagine School at North Port never followed suit. They had just enough and edged the Sharks out 2-0.
Brock Budreau spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just zero earned runs on four hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Adrian Nina was excellent, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Landon Carter was another key contributor, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with a stolen base.
Meanwhile, it was close, but on Wednesday Island Coast sidestepped Fort Myers for a 5-4 win.
Isaac Lopez made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). Lopez was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other pitching news, Grady Schwiezer looked comfortable as he pitched 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off five hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
Back at the plate, Jordi Guerrero was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, a triple, and a stolen base.
Port Charlotte has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games, which provided a nice bump to their 12-4 record this season. As for Island Coast, their record is now 11-6.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Port Charlotte has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.4 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Island Coast struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.8. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Port Charlotte came up short against Island Coast when the teams last played back in March of 2023, falling 6-1. Can Port Charlotte avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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