Spruce Creek lost to DeLand back in April of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Spruce Creek Hawks came out on top against the DeLand Bulldogs by a score of 6-2. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Hawks.
Garrett Grant spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on six hits and racked up eight Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Lamar Edwards, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Justin Cronin, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Hawks
| 03/07/25 @ DeLand | 6-2 |
| 03/05/25 @ Lake Mary | 10-9 |
| 02/25/25 @ Bartram Trail | 9-0 |
| 02/14/25 @ Winter Springs | 8-3 |
| 02/11/25 @ New Smyrna Beach | 8-0 |
Spruce Creek's win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-1. As for DeLand, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-8 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Spruce Creek will square off against University at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. We've got a battle between Bulldogs coming up.
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