Keystone Heights's game on Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They never let the Interlachen Rams get on the board and left with a 15-0 victory. The Indians have beaten the Rams the last six times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Rams has come to flipping the script.
Ethan Franklin was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He is becoming a predictor of Keystone Heights' success: when he allows at most three hits the team is 2-1 (and 0-6 when he doesn't). Franklin was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.
Destin Harnage
| 03/04/26 @ Interlachen | 6 |
| 04/17/25 vs Trinity Catholic | 3 |
| 02/26/25 @ Santa Fe | 3 |
| 02/20/26 vs Bradford | 2 |
| 04/01/25 @ Fernandina Beach | 2 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Destin Harnage, who went 3-for-4 with six RBI, three runs, and one triple. Those six RBI gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Cooper Barry, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Keystone Heights always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .559. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Interlachen only posted an OBP of .267.
The win was their first on the road, bumping their record up to 2-7. As for Interlachen, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Keystone Heights will face off against Palatka at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Interlachen, they will square off against Vanguard at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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