The Flagler Palm Coast Bulldogs will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against the Palatka Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Flagler Palm Coast has given up an average of 8.5 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Thursday just wasn't the day for Flagler Palm Coast's offense. They came up short against Deltona on Thursday, falling 17-0. The loss continues a trend for the Bulldogs in their meetings with the Wolves: they've now lost five in a row.
Meanwhile, Palatka didn't have quite enough to beat Clay on Friday and fell 5-4. The Panthers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Skylar Hall was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off two hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-4. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in RBI (two).
Hall wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Cali Taylor, who scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Palatka's defeat dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Flagler Palm Coast, their loss dropped their record down to 1-5.
Flagler Palm Coast might still be hurting after the 13-3 defeat they got from Palatka when the teams last played back in February. Will Flagler Palm Coast have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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