The Escambia Gators are taking a road trip to take on the Elberta Warriors at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Escambia has now lost nine straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since the 3rd.
Destin hit Escambia with a four-run fifth inning on Friday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Gators came up short against the Sharks, falling 8-2.
Abbie Freeman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and four unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up 12 Ks.
On the hitting side, Escambia saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Armani Westbrooks, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Monday just wasn't the day for Elberta's offense. They lost 15-0 to Mobile Christian on Monday. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, the Warriors' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Elberta's defeat dropped their record down to 8-10. As for Escambia, their loss dropped their record down to 3-11.
Escambia got the 'W' in their previous matchup back in April of 2025 against Elberta by a conclusive 15-9 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Gators since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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