Auburndale extended their losing streak to four on Monday, dropping them down to 1-12. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 5-4 heartbreaker at the hands of the Winter Haven Blue Devils. The game snapped a strange streak: the last five times these teams have met, it?s been the away team that?s taken home the W.
Colton Wagoneer was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed six innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits.
At the plate, Colton Shelton made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run. Conner Stricklen was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
As for Winter Haven, their record now sits at 11-4. They haven't had any issues with Auburndale recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
On Winter Haven's side, Jody Wilson made a big impact no matter where he played. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Wilson has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and one run.
Wilson wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Blake Hannigan, who went 1-for-2 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Auburndale will venture away from home to face off against George Jenkins at 7:30 p.m. on the 24th. As for Winter Haven, they will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Lake Wales at 7:30 p.m. on the 26th.
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