Gainesville's game last Tuesday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 12-2 margin over the Eastside Rams. That looming 12-2 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Gainesville yet this season.
Billy Holdsworth looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. Chris Eckhardt picked up the save, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks).
At the plate, Broc Tucker was a standout: he scored two runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Jackson Dugan, who scored three runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Gainesville's victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 6-8. As for Eastside, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-12.
Gainesville will head out on the road to square off against West Port at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Gainesville is facing West Port at the right time seeing as West Port is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Eastside, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Newberry at 6:00 p.m.
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