Eustis can now show off eight landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 9-2 margin over the Key West Conchs. The victory was just business as usual For Eustis, who after eight games remain undefeated this season.
Eustis got a great performance from Carson Roden as she struck out six batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits.
At the plate, Ciara Maple was a standout: she scored four runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Jensen Luke, who went 1-for-3 with a home run, two additional RBI, and an additional run.
On Key West's side, Scarlet Niles made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with a home run and an additional run.
Eustis' win was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 8-0. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.5 runs per game. As for Key West, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Eustis will take on Umatilla at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Eustis' pitching crew has only allowed 1.6 runs per game this season, so Umatilla's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Key West, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Vero Beach at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Vero Beach is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
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