After flying high against Godby last Thursday, Florida State University High School came back down to earth. The Florida State University High School Seminoles wound up on the wrong side of a tough 12-1 walloping at the hands of the Marianna Bulldogs on Tuesday. It was the first time this season that Florida State University High School let down their fans at home.
For Marianna's part, Sam Hamilton looked comfortable as he tossed four innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Hamilton has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Jackson Roberts relieved him and did a solid job, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
At the plate, Parker Willis and Connor Barton did most of the damage at the plate: Willis got on base in three of his five plate appearances with a home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Barton scored four runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Barton hasn't dropped below two stolen bases for three straight games. Lane Johnson was another key contributor, scoring three runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Florida State University High School's defeat ended a nine-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 5-7-1. As for Marianna, the victory (which was their eighth in a row) raised their record to 9-1.
Florida State University High School will head out on the road to take on Wakulla at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Marianna, they will be playing at home against Walton at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Marianna is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.4 runs per game this season.
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