Destin took a 15-run defeat the last time they faced off against Arnold, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Sharks had just enough and edged out the Marlins 12-11 on Tuesday. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Sharks' hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
Lyliana Kessler spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and six unearned) runs on 12 hits and racked up ten Ks.
At the plate, Anita Palmer and Keelie Ellis did most of the damage at the plate: Palmer went a perfect 5-for-5 with four runs and one double, while Ellis went 2-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles. That's the most doubles Ellis has posted since back in April of 2025. The team also got some help courtesy of Julian Forrest, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI.
Destin was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .405. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Sharks
| 03/10/26 vs Arnold | 12-11 |
| 03/06/26 vs Bishop Kenny | 11-9 |
| 02/27/26 vs Escambia | 13-2 |
Destin pushed their record up to 6-5 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.0 runs over those games. As for Arnold, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 6-3.
Looking ahead, Destin will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Donelson Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. As for Arnold, they will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Lake Weir at 11:00 a.m. on the 27th.
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