New Smyrna Beach has not done well against Spruce Creek recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The New Smyrna Beach Barracudas walked away with a 6-2 win over the Spruce Creek Hawks. This was payback for New Smyrna Beach, who suffered a 13-3 loss the last time these two teams met.
Brody Kelly spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just zero earned (and two unearned) runs on three hits.
At the plate, Mattox Meeks was incredible, scoring two runs while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Derek West, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
On Spruce Creek's side, they saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Tyler Boyesen, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Even though they lost, Spruce Creek hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
New Smyrna Beach's victory bumped their record up to 4-5. As for Spruce Creek, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-3.
New Smyrna Beach will challenge Pembroke Pines Charter at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Pembroke Pines Charter is coming into the game with three straight wins on the road, so New Smyrna Beach will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Spruce Creek, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Killian at 1:00 p.m.
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