Florence extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping them down to 2-4. They came up short against the Brandon Bulldogs, falling 7-0. The matchup marked the first time this season in which the Eagles were not able to get on the board.
As for Brandon, they pushed their record up to 3-1 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 9.3 runs this season.
For Brandon's part, Evie Pickard was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over seven innings pitched. Pickard was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2025.
In other batting news, Lila Harrison was a standout: she went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. That double marked the first that she has hit this season. Another player making a difference was Hannah Jo Sullivan, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs.
Looking ahead, Florence will be playing at home against Warren Central at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Eagles' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Vikings have averaged an impressive 7 runs per game this season. As for Brandon, they will head out to square off against Germantown at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bulldogs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Mavericks have averaged an impressive 12.8 runs per game this season.
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