Davenport came into Friday's contest having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They skirted past the Poinciana Eagles 9-7. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Davenport also won the last time the pair played back in March.
Shakoii Richards and Brylandd Canode made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Richards pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Meanwhile, Canode struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. At the plate, Richards scored two runs while going 1-for-3, while Canode scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Holston King, who scored a run while going 1-for-4. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On Poinciana's side, Christian Dawkins was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Amir Alli was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4.
Davenport's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 9-15. As for Poinciana, they dropped their record down to 2-14 with that defeat, which was their fifth straight on the road.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Davenport will challenge Lake Region at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Poinciana, they will head out on the road to square off against Celebration at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Celebration is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
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