For the second straight game, Eustis will face off against Key West. The Panthers will square off against the Conchs at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Eustis has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the match with five straight defeats, while Key West will come in with three straight wins.
Eustis is headed into the game having just suffered their biggest loss since March 11th on Wednesday. They lost 9-1 to Key West.
For Key West's part, they got a great performance from Jon Carlos Lampas-Gormley as he didn't allow a single earned run over six innings pitched. Lampas-Gormley also tossed a walk, which is notable because the Conchs are 8-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 7-8 otherwise.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Kade Maltz, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Nelson Ong, who scored three runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Key West hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least four batters in three consecutive contests.
Key West pushed their record up to 15-9 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. The team dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 7.8 runs. As for Eustis, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-10.
Eustis' speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's matchup. The Panthers have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Key West, though, as they've been averaging only 0.8 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Eustis continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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