After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Pinellas Park, Countryside was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They were the clear victors by a 14-8 margin over the St. Petersburg Green Devils. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since March 2, 2020, but that streak is no more.
Emmy Willett made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed seven innings while giving up just two earned (and six unearned) runs off nine hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn’t given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with one stolen base and one RBI. That stolen base marked the first that she has snagged this season.
Maddie Bowe
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In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Maddie Bowe, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Ella Sprague, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Countryside’s win bumped their record up to 3-6. As for St. Petersburg, they now have a losing record of 3-4.
Coming up, Countryside will head out on the road to challenge Clearwater Central Catholic at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Cougars’ pitchers better be ready for this one: the Marauders have averaged an impressive 6.5 runs per game this season. As for St. Petersburg, they will welcome Northeast at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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