Crystal River lost against Dunnellon back in April of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Crystal River Pirates fell just short of the Dunnellon Tigers by a score of 4-2.
Crystal River saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Levi Kofmehl, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
On Dunnellon's side, Iain Batterton looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). Batterton has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Crystal River has not been sharp recently as the team has lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-9 record this season. As for Dunnellon, they pushed their record up to 9-3 with that win, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Crystal River will challenge Springstead at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Dunnellon, they will head out on the road to take on Santa Fe at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Dunnellon's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Santa Fe's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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