Florence is preparing for their first district matchup of the season on Tuesday. They will host the Vicksburg Gators at 6:30 p.m. Vicksburg took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Florence, who comes in off a win.
While Florence's victory against Pearl wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Eagles had just enough and edged out the Pirates 12-10. Considering the Eagles' hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
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Brooke Bridges was incredible, going 3-for-4 with five RBI, three runs, and two doubles. She is also on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Jaid Jackson, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Florence was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .412. They are 2-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Meanwhile, Vicksburg was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their 12th straight loss. They lost 17-0 to Richland.
Vicksburg's defeat dropped their record down to 1-12. As for Florence, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-8.
Everything went Florence's way against Vicksburg in their previous meeting back in March of 2024, as Florence made off with a 15-5 victory. Will the Eagles repeat their success, or do the Gators have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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