Gainesville scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Osbourn Park Yellowjackets a 14-0 shutout. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Gainesville with their most commanding win of the season.
Lucas Marrero was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Marrero has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Marrero was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, JW Kohlmeyer was incredible, going 4-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and a double. Another player making a difference was Ben Ackerman, who went 2-for-2 with a home run and three RBI.
Gainesville is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 7-4 record this season. As for Osbourn Park, their loss dropped their record down to 2-8.
Gainesville will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Charles J. Colgan at 6:00 p.m. Charles J. Colgan will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Gainesville surely won't give up without a fight. As for Osbourn Park, they will head out on the road to take on Patriot at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Patriot's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Osbourn Park's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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