Eustis's game last Thursday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. Everything went their way against the Seabreeze Sandcrabs as the Eustis Panthers made off with a 9-2 victory. That seven run margin sets a new team best for Eustis this season.
Sean Griffin spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on three hits and racked up seven Ks. It was the first time this season that he tossed five or more strikeouts.
At the plate, Couper Gatch was incredible, going 1-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Julien Radcliffe was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
On Seabreeze's side, Rustin Hurley made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
Eustis' win bumped their record up to 9-7. As for Seabreeze, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-10 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Eustis will face off against Umatilla at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Seabreeze, they will head out on the road to square off against Deltona at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Deltona: 3.8, Seabreeze: 3.8) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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