The Flagler Palm Coast Bulldogs are on the road again on Thursday to play the East River Falcons at 7:00 p.m.
Last Tuesday, Flagler Palm Coast came up short against Ridgeview and fell 5-1.
Flagler Palm Coast got a good showing from Ayden Normandin, who tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Normandin has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Flagler Palm Coast saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Connor May, who went 1-for-2 with a stolen base.
Meanwhile, East River entered their tilt with Titusville with four consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with five. Everything went their way against the Terriers on Monday as they made off with a 12-2 win. That's two games straight that East River has won by exactly ten runs.
Jace Gelinas looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off seven hits (and only one walk). Luke Davila relieved him and did a solid job, pitching an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
At the plate, Robert Gage was a standout: he scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Jayden Vazquez, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, a run, and a double.
Flagler Palm Coast has not been sharp recently as the team has lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-8 record this season. As for East River, they pushed their record up to 8-5 with that victory, which was their fifth straight at home.
Flagler Palm Coast couldn't quite finish off East River when the teams last played back in April of 2023 and fell 6-4. Thankfully for Flagler Palm Coast, Hunter Key (who tossed four innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits (he also only allowed one walk)) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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