Fleming Island scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 17-2 margin over the Riverside Generals. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Fleming Island considering their two-run performance the game before.
Keegan Leckband looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single hit, only one earned run while striking out nine over four innings pitched.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Tanner LaClair, who went 2-for-2 with two doubles and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Miguel Cruz, who scored a run while going 1-for-1.
Fleming Island's win bumped their record up to 12-7. As for Riverside, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 11-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fleming Island will take on Beachside at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Fleming Island is facing Beachside at the right time seeing as Beachside is stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Riverside, they will be playing at home against Baldwin at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Riverside is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.9 runs per game this season.
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