Fleming Island's game last Thursday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged the Flagler Palm Coast Bulldogs out 5-4. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Fleming Island also won the last time the pair played back in March.
Aaron Hawkins led a balanced Golden Eagles bullpen and pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Ryan Kiley, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with an RBI. Tanner Upton was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
On Flagler Palm Coast's side, they got a good showing from Adam Kleinfelder, who tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Kleinfelder has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Cody Clymer was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Flagler Palm Coast didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with nine strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
Fleming Island has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 15-8 record this season. As for Flagler Palm Coast, their record is now 12-11.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fleming Island will take on Spruce Creek at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Fleming Island: 3.8, Spruce Creek: 2.6) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Flagler Palm Coast, they will be playing at home against Pine Ridge at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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