If Spruce Creek was feeling good off their 8-1 takedown of University last Saturday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Spruce Creek Hawks fell just short of the Flagler Palm Coast Bulldogs by a score of 5-3 on Tuesday. Spruce Creek was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Flagler Palm Coast apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in February.
CJ Asbill was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out eight batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off four hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Lucas Badalato and Peyson Garcia did some serious damage despite the final result: Badalato scored a run while going 2-for-3, while Garcia scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Even though they lost, Spruce Creek didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 11 strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Flagler Palm Coast only tossed five.
On Flagler Palm Coast's side, Kevin Maya spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on six hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Marion Clayton, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Wyatt Reynolds was another key contributor, going 1-for-2 with a stolen base and an RBI.
Spruce Creek's defeat dropped their record down to 16-6. As for Flagler Palm Coast, the win was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 11-10.
Spruce Creek will head out on the road to square off against Oviedo at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Spruce Creek's pitching crew has only allowed 2.6 runs per game this season, so Oviedo's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Flagler Palm Coast, they will be playing at home against Fleming Island at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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