Destin took a 11-run loss the last time they faced off against Escambia, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Destin Sharks skirted past the Escambia Gators 6-4. For the Sharks, this counts as revenge for the 12-1 victory the Gators walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2024.
Aspen Benscoter
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Aspen Benscoter spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits and racked up 18 Ks. Those 18 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Anita Palmer, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Lyliana Kessler was another key player, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
The win (which was Destin's fourth in a row) raised their record to 5-2. A key ingredient in that success has been their performance when it comes to hits: they averaged an imposing 9.25 hits in those games compared to only 3.67 in the others. As for Escambia, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Destin will venture away from home to challenge Lighthouse Private Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Escambia, they will head out to take on Taylor County at 1:00 p.m. on Friday.
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