Hilliard hasn't had much luck against Fernandina Beach recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Hilliard Red Flashes will host the Fernandina Beach Pirates at 6:30 p.m.
Hilliard is headed into Tuesday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their ninth straight game on Thursday. They lost 9-0 to Baker County.
Meanwhile, Fernandina Beach put another one in the bag on Saturday to keep their perfect season alive. They came out on top against Nease by a score of 11-7.
Lucas Hutchinson made a big impact no matter where he played. He tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up a single hit in four consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Tanner Jones was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing Four bases. while going 3-for-3. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 1.2 stolen bases per game. Trace Farmer was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
Fernandina Beach pushed their record up to 10-0 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.2 runs over those games. As for Hilliard, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-10.
Hilliard might still be hurting after the 12-2 loss they got from Fernandina Beach in their previous matchup two weeks ago. Will Hilliard have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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