With a playoff game on the line, Flowers rose to the challenge on Saturday. Everything went their way against the Wise Pumas as they made off with a 19-7 win. Considering Flowers has won ten contests by more than ten runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Marc Harrison Jr. and EJ Vaughan made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Harrison Jr. pitched two innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Meanwhile, Vaughan struck out six batters over three innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits. Harrison Jr. has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Harrison Jr. scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in two of his five plate appearances, while Vaughan went 3-for-3 with a home run and four RBI.
In other batting news, Luke Hartman was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple. He continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Jonathan Davis, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
On Wise's side, Taylor Brown was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and a double. Omari Swinton was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
Flowers' victory bumped their record up to 13-6-1. As for Wise, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-7.
Flowers will take on Eleanor Roosevelt on Tuesday. Eleanor Roosevelt will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Flowers surely won't give up without a fight. Wise does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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