Fleming Island is 4-0 against Buchholz since February of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Fleming Island Golden Eagles will stay at home for another game and welcome the Buchholz Bobcats at 6:30 p.m. Fleming Island is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season.
Fleming Island will bounce into Tuesday's match after beating Clay, who they hadn't topped in nine consecutive meetings. Fleming Island had just enough and edged Clay out 10-9.
Ashlyn Madine was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and a double. Another player making a difference was Breanna Wadley, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Buchholz was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They suffered a tough 20-5 loss at the hands of Keystone Heights.
Juliana Abraham made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-3 with two RBI and a double. Jayda Cooper was another key contributor, going 2-for-2 with a stolen base and an RBI.
Fleming Island pushed their record up to 16-6 with that win, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Buchholz, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-12.
Tuesday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Fleming Island hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .314. However, it's not like Buchholz struggles in that department as they've averaged .374. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Fleming Island was able to grind out a solid victory over Buchholz in their previous matchup back in April of 2023, winning 6-3. Does Fleming Island have another victory up their sleeve, or will Buchholz turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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