The Fletcher Senators will face off against the First Coast Buccaneers at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Fletcher is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Mandarin just ended the team's four-game winning streak on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Mustangs by a score of 6-5.
Tucker Demsey made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-4. Hobie Smith was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Meanwhile, after a string of five wins, First Coast's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They lost 11-1 to Atlantic Coast.
Fletcher's loss dropped their record down to 12-7-1. As for First Coast, their defeat dropped their record down to 13-8.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Fletcher has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.6 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like First Coast struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 8.1 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Fletcher couldn't quite finish off First Coast in their previous matchup back in April of 2024 and fell 2-0. Will the Senators have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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