Palm Bay is 0-10 against Eau Gallie since March of 2016 but things could change on Wednesday. Palm Bay will host Eau Gallie at 6:00 p.m. Palm Bay has given up an average of 19.1 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Palm Bay is headed into Wednesday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their tenth straight game dating back to last season on Tuesday. They came up short against Calvary Chapel Academy, falling 18-3.
Palm Bay saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Amirah Roberts, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2. Mackenzie Schroeder also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Eau Gallie, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Friday. They walked away with a 6-3 victory over Satellite on Monday.
Jordan Stout made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off six hits (and only one walk). Those seven strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one home run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Gabriella Barrera, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
Eau Gallie's win was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-3. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Palm Bay, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-7.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Palm Bay has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Eau Gallie struggles in that department as they've been averaging 2.9 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Palm Bay might still be hurting after the 15-0 loss they got from Eau Gallie in their previous matchup back in March of 2024. Will Palm Bay have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
