After five games on the road, Flagler Palm Coast is heading back home. They will take on the DeLand Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Flagler Palm Coast is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
Last Tuesday, it was a hard-fought matchup, but Flagler Palm Coast had to settle for a 4-3 defeat against University. Flagler Palm Coast has struggled against University recently, as their contest on Tuesday was their ninth consecutive lost matchup.
Sadie Schell made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, DeLand put the finishing touches on their seventh blowout victory of the season on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 14-5 margin over Atlantic. The win was some much needed relief for DeLand as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak.
Hailey Whidden was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits. Whidden has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Whidden was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, Payton Mathis was a standout: she scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Brianne Yocum was another key contributor, going 3-for-5 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
Flagler Palm Coast's loss dropped their record down to 8-7. As for DeLand, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-7.
Flagler Palm Coast took their win against DeLand in their previous meeting back in April of 2022 by a conclusive 16-0. Does Flagler Palm Coast have another victory up their sleeve, or will DeLand turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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