Tarpon Springs is 0-10 against Dunedin since May of 2019 but things could change on Wednesday. The Spongers will square off against the Falcons at 7:00 p.m. The two teams are strolling into their matches after big wins in their previous games.
Tarpon Springs is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Monday. They were the clear victors by a 16-10 margin over Boca Ciega. The victory was some much needed relief for the Spongers as it spelled an end to their ten-game losing streak.
Meanwhile, Dunedin entered their tilt with Anclote on Monday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Sharks a 19-0 shutout. The Falcons might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight contests by ten runs or more this season.
Charlotte Fleeman made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in both of her plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Aliyah Roseman was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with six stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. Those six stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Jillian Ellison was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
Dunedin always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .808. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Tarpon Springs' win bumped their record up to 5-15. As for Dunedin, their victory bumped their record up to 17-5.
Tarpon Springs might still be hurting after the 15-0 loss they got from Dunedin in their previous matchup back in February. Can the Spongers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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