Destin couldn't quite beat Central on Friday but the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 13-point loss they were dealt on Friday. The Destin Sharks fell just short of the Central Jaguars by a score of 8-6. Destin has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Destin saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Landon Ullrich, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and four RBI.
On Central's side, the team relied heavily on Brayden Faust, who went 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBI. Carson Baxley was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2.
Destin's defeat dropped their record down to 7-12. As for Central, their win was their 16th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 20-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Destin will take on Bozeman at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Bozeman will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Destin surely won't give up without a fight. As for Central, they will play host again on Monday to welcome Pensacola Catholic, where first pitch is scheduled at 6:00 p.m. Pensacola Catholic knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past five games -- so hopefully Central likes a good challenge.
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