Fort White hadn't done well against Keystone Heights recently (they were 0-6 in their previous six matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. Fort White walked away with a 5-1 win over Keystone Heights. This was payback for Fort White, who suffered a 17-1 loss the last time these two teams met.
Kadence Compton
| 03/25/25 @ Keystone Heights | 10 |
| 03/13/25 vs Wakulla | 7 |
| 03/11/25 @ Dixie County | 10 |
| 03/10/25 @ Branford | 8 |
| 03/07/25 vs Baker County | 10 |
| + 5 more games |
Kadence Compton made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in ten consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, firing off two home runs and three RBI while going 2-for-3. Those two home runs gave her a new career-high.
Compton wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Khloe Kirby, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Fort White lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Fort White's victory bumped their record up to 8-4. As for Keystone Heights, they dropped their record down to 4-6 with the defeat, which was their third straight at home.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Fort White will venture away from home to square off against Hamilton County at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Fort White's pitchers better be ready for this one: Hamilton County has averaged an impressive 7 runs per game this season. As for Keystone Heights, they will head out on the road to face off against Columbia at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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