
Golden Eagles
02/18/25 vs St. Johns Country Day | 15 |
02/21/25 @ Palatka | 11 |
03/06/25 vs Ridgeview | 10 |
03/27/25 @ Oakleaf | 7 |
03/25/25 @ Bishop Kenny | 7 |
Fleming Island hadn't done well against Oakleaf recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. Fleming Island put the hurt on Oakleaf with a sharp 8-1 victory. The Golden Eagles might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matches by seven runs or more this season.
Mallory Blackwell spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on six hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Emma Massey was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Olivia Sikes, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
The win made it two in a row for Fleming Island and bumps their season record up to 7-4. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 5 runs in those games. As for Oakleaf, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 6-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Fleming Island will take on Bishop Snyder at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Oakleaf, they will take on Bartow in a tournament on Thursday.
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