Friday just wasn't the day for Creekside's offense. They fell just short of the DeLand Bulldogs by a score of 1-0 on Friday. The Knights were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bulldogs apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Hudson Hyatt was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he pitched five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Creekside saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Joey Dugo, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base.
Creekside's loss dropped their record down to 16-9. As for DeLand, their win was their eighth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-13.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Creekside will face off against Flagler Palm Coast at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for DeLand, they will challenge University at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The last four games the Titans have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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