Pine Forest is 0-10 against Gulf Breeze since February of 2015 but things could change on Friday. The Pine Forest Eagles will welcome the Gulf Breeze Dolphins at 6:00 p.m. Considering both teams were shutout in their prior games, the pair is probably coming into this one with something to prove.
Pine Forest had been on a three-game streak of scoring at least ten runs, but Destin put an end to it on Wednesday. Pine Forest came up short against Destin, falling 10-0. The loss was the Eagles' first of the season.
Elizabeth Rudd spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and eight unearned) runs on three hits.
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At the plate, Pine Forest saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Mary Brockett, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base. Brockett is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stole at least one in each of the last three games she's played.
Meanwhile, Thursday just wasn't the day for Gulf Breeze's offense. They lost 11-0 to Pace on Thursday. The Dolphins have struggled against the Patriots recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive lost matchup.
Having lost for the first time this season, Gulf Breeze fell to 4-1. As for Pine Forest, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
Pine Forest's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's matchup. Pine Forest has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.5 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Gulf Breeze, though, as they've been averaging only 1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Pine Forest continue to outrun the ball?
Pine Forest suffered a grim 16-0 defeat to Gulf Breeze in their previous matchup back in May of 2023. Will Pine Forest have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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