Flagler Palm Coast had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the DeLand Bulldogs on Thursday and snuck past 3-1. The win was just what Flagler Palm Coast needed coming off of an 8-0 loss in their prior contest.
Kevin Maya spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered one run (which was unearned) on five hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Flagler Palm Coast's victory was truly a team effort as seven different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Wyatt Reynolds, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Flagler Palm Coast's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-10. As for DeLand, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-6 record this season.
Flagler Palm Coast will look to defend their home field on Friday against Bishop Snyder at 7:00 p.m. Bishop Snyder's pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so Flagler Palm Coast's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for DeLand, they will head out on the road to challenge Orangewood Christian at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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