Softball Preview: Tocoi Creek Toros vs. First Coast Buccaneers
The Tocoi Creek Toros will face off against the First Coast Buccaneers at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Tocoi Creek is no doubt hoping to put an end to a seven-game streak of away losses.
On Thursday, Tocoi Creek beat Beachside 6-1.
Siena Gallant was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off eight hits (and only one walk). Gallant has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive pitching appearances. Gallant was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Tocoi Creek let Dekoyta Blackmon and Camdyn Hunt loose on the outfield. Blackmon scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4, while Hunt scored a run while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaycee Huff, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, First Coast had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They were the clear victor by a 12-1 margin over ED White on Wednesday. The high-scoring effort was just what First Coast needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.
First Coast let Carmen Overstreet and Chy Williams loose on the outfield. Overstreet went 4-for-4 with three stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs, while Williams went 3-for-4 with two triples, three runs, and two RBI. Lexi Gates was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-2.
Tocoi Creek's record is now 4-15. As for First Coast, their record is now 5-12.
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