Fleming Island was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell 11-6 to the Fletcher Senators. The Golden Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Senators apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Fleming Island got a good showing from Ryan Kiley, who tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. That's the fewest hits Kiley has allowed since back in February.
At the plate, Fleming Island saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Caden Swartz, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Evan Huber also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Fleming Island's defeat dropped their record down to 6-18. As for Fletcher, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-7-1 record this season.
Fleming Island will venture away from home to face off against Fernandina Beach at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Pirates' pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so the Golden Eagles' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Fletcher, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Bulloch Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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