FSL Clearwater Threshers

Threshers Shut Out To Snap Win Streak

Published on April 13, 2024 under Florida State League (FSL)
Clearwater Threshers News Release


CLEARWATER, FL - Avery Owusu-Asiedu's single in the fifth broke up a no-hit bid in the Clearwater Threshers (5-3) 10-0 loss to the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels (4-4) on Saturday night at BayCare Ballpark. The Threshers close out their opening homestand on Sunday afternoon.

Fort Myers' first two batters reached base in the top of the third, with an RBI double by Byron Chourio starting the scoring at 1-0. A sacrifice fly scored runs for Fort Myers in the fifth sixth and seventh innings, bringing their lead to 4-0. Poncho Ruiz added a second run in the top of the seventh on an RBI single to make the score 5-0.

Another sacrifice fly from the Mighty Mussels made it a 6-0 game in the top of the eighth. They added four more in the ninth and retired the Threshers side to seal a 10-0 loss for Clearwater.

Casey Steward allowd one run on two hits with four walks and four strikeouts in 4.0 innings of work. Brandon Beckel tossed 2.0 frames with two runs allowed on four hits and one strikeout. Jose Peña allowed two runs on one hit with two walks and a strikeout. Cristian Hernández walked two and struck out one in 1.2 innings with five runs allowed on four hits. Chase Hopewell retired the only batter he faced in the ninth.

Ware had eight putouts without an error in his first career game in the outfield...Steward's only run was unearned in his first career start...Hettiger and Owusu-Asiedu recorded the two hits for Clearwater...Farquhar walked twice and has reached in every game he played this series...The Threshers conclude their series against the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels on Sunday, April 14th with a 12:00 PM first pitch...You can purchase tickets for the Threshers season at ThreshersBaseball.com/tickets or by calling 727-467-4457...The Box Office at BayCare Ballpark is also open daily to purchase Threshers tickets...The hours are 10 AM-5 PM Monday through Friday and 10 AM-3 PM on Saturdays.

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