The University Titans will square off against the DeLand Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The last four games University has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
University gave up the first runs last Wednesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past Atlantic 4-2.
Jaiden Palmer made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Carlos Martinez
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In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Carlos Martinez, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3. He is becoming a predictor of University's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 9-11-2 when he doesn't).
University hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Atlantic struck out nine times.
Meanwhile, DeLand came tearing into Friday's match with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 3.7 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They never let the Knights get on the board and left with a 1-0 win.
DeLand pushed their record up to 12-13 with the victory, which was their eighth straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.5 runs over those games. As for University, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-11-2 record this season.
University might still be hurting after the 11-3 loss they got from DeLand when the teams last played last Thursday. Can the Titans avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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