Palm Harbor University and East Lake squared off in some playoff action on Tuesday, but Palm Harbor University had to settle for second. They fell just short of the Eagles by a score of 5-4. The Hurricanes were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Eagles earlier this season, when they won 2-0.
Mylie Stout spent all 7.2 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on seven hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 17 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Emma Shipley made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with one home run.
Palm Harbor University's loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 20-6. As for East Lake, they are on a roll lately: they've won 14 of their last 16 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 19-4 record this season.
Palm Harbor University does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for East Lake, they will take on Mitchell at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Mustangs will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something the Eagles surely won't give up without a fight.
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