Springstead typically has all the answers at home, but on Wednesday Palm Harbor University proved too difficult a challenge. They won by a run and slipped past the Eagles 3-2. The Hurricanes have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Eagles, too.
Mylie Stout made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out ten batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. That triple was her first of the season.
Stout wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Amelia Curry, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Palm Harbor University is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-4 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.5 runs on average over those games. As for Springstead, their loss ended a six-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Palm Harbor University will welcome Canterbury at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Springstead, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Sunlake at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Eagles' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Seahawks have averaged an impressive 6.3 runs per game this season.
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