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Threshers Begin Home Stand With 4-1 Victory
Clearwater pitchers continue to dominate Florida State League batters.
The Clearwater Threshers defeated the St. Lucie Mets 4-1 Tuesday night (May 31).
What is most significant about this victory is the Threshers pitching has given up one or less runs in five of the last 10 games.
The Threshers team ERA is the best in the FSL thanks to an outstanding corps of starting pitching. This young group consists of Jonathan Pettibone, 20, Julio Rodriguez, 20, Brody Colvin, 20, Jarred Cosart, 21, and Trevor May, 21.
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In the past 10 games Threshers pitchers have allowed just 14 runs.
The Threshers will need to take advantage of this eight game home stand to gain ground on the North Division leading Daytona Cubs.
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The Threshers currently sit six games behind the Cubs with only 19 games remaining in the first half of the split FSL season. Daytona saw its 12 game winning streak come to an end Tuesday.
On deck: The Threshers (33-19) host the St. Lucie Mets (28-24) at 7 p.m. Wednesday (June 1) at Bright House Field. It is at the ball park. The promotion features ladies drinks for $2 and $3 pints for everyone starting at 4:30 p.m.
