Fleming Island was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of the Clay Blue Devils by a score of 7-6. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Fleming Island of the 3-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
Aaron Hawkins was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed 4.2 innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Ryan Kiley and Tanner Upton stepped up to the plate in a big way. Kiley scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Upton scored a run while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Josh Murray, who went 2-for-5 with two RBI and a double.
On Clay's side, Cole Carnell was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Fleming Island's defeat dropped their record down to 10-6. As for Clay, their victory bumped their record up to 9-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fleming Island will take on Ridgeview at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Clay, they will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Yulee, where first pitch is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Yulee: 3.6, Clay: 3.3) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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