Gulf Breeze blew West Florida out of the water the last time the pair played, but on Tuesday West Florida got their revenge. The Dolphins fell just short of the Jaguars by a score of 6-4. The Dolphins were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Jaguars earlier this season, when they won 15-9.
Jacey Reed put in work no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up four earned (and two unearned) runs off nine hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.
Reed wasn't the only one making solid contact as seven players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jessica Jagar, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Gulf Breeze dropped their record down to 11-11 with the loss, which was their fourth straight at home. Even worse, they were so close so many times: the defeats came by an average of only two runs. As for West Florida, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 11-9.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Gulf Breeze will host Niceville at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Eagles' pitching crew has only allowed 2.5 runs per game this season, so the Dolphins' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for West Florida, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Escambia at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Jaguars' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Gators have averaged an impressive 10.7 runs per game this season.
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