Eau Gallie lost a close one when they played last Tuesday but unfortunately for them the loss they were handed on on Thursday was a bit more commanding. Their tough 11-3 defeat to the Somerset Academy (Silver Palms) Stallions might stick with them for a while. Eau Gallie has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Jordan Stout was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits (and only one walk). Stout has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Stout was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-2 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Ainsley O'Dell was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Like Eau Gallie, Somerset Academy (Silver Palms) also got a great game from a two-way player: Ava Stevens. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Stevens was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Somerset Academy (Silver Palms) let Brigitte Valdera and Leilani Gonzalez loose on the outfield. Valdera went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI, while Gonzalez scored two runs while going 1-for-2. Taylor Rebhan was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Eau Gallie's loss dropped their record down to 8-4. As for Somerset Academy (Silver Palms), they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight contests, which provided a nice bump to their 8-2-1 record this season.
Eau Gallie will head out on the road to face off against Melbourne at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Eau Gallie is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road. As for Somerset Academy (Silver Palms), they will be playing at home against West Boca Raton at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Somerset Academy (Silver Palms) is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
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