Softball Recap: Menendez Takes a Loss

Monday just wasn't the day for Menendez's offense. They came up short against the Flagler Palm Coast Bulldogs on Monday, falling 7-0. The contest marked the first time this year in which the Falcons were not able to get on the board.

Madelyn Brown was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she struck out seven batters over 4.1 innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits (and only one walk). What's more, she gave up only one walk, the fewest she's had since back in May of 2024.

At the plate, Menendez saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Karalina Hunter, who went 2-for-4 with one double.

This is the second loss in a row for Menendez and nudges their season record down to 6-7. As for Flagler Palm Coast, with the win, they broke their eight-game losing streak and moved their record to 2-10.

Looking ahead, Menendez will head out to challenge Tocoi Creek at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Tocoi Creek will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Menendez surely won't give up without a fight. As for Flagler Palm Coast, they will be playing in front of their home fans against New Smyrna Beach at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Flagler Palm Coast is facing New Smyrna Beach at the right time seeing as New Smyrna Beach is stuck on an eight-game losing streak.