Fort Lauderdale had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the ten-run drubbing they dealt Taravella on Monday. The Fort Lauderdale Flying L's blew past the Taravella Trojans 11-1. That looming 11-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Flying L's yet this season.
Kylie Keenan was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and only one walk). Those hits marked the first that she allowed this season. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing Two bases. while going 1-for-3.
Quinn McFadden
| 03/03/25 vs Taravella | 4 |
| 04/30/24 vs Piper | 3 |
| 04/18/24 vs Everglades | 3 |
| 04/15/24 vs West Broward | 3 |
| 04/04/24 @ South Broward | 3 |
In other batting news, Fort Lauderdale got a massive performance out of Quinn McFadden, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one double. Those four hits gave McFadden a new career-high. Tannar Keenan was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing Two bases. while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Fort Lauderdale always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .576. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Fort Lauderdale's victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-1. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Taravella, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fort Lauderdale will welcome Western at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Fort Lauderdale's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Western's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Taravella, they will be playing at home against Coral Springs at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Taravella has given up an average of 10.2 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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