DeLand lost against Flagler Palm Coast back in February, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The DeLand Bulldogs might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 3-1 to the Flagler Palm Coast Bulldogs, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. It was the first time this season that DeLand let down their fans at home.
For Flagler Palm Coast's part, Kevin Maya spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered one run (which was unearned) on five hits. Maya has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Flagler Palm Coast's win 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.
DeLand's loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 8-6. As for Flagler Palm Coast, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-10.
DeLand will face off against Orangewood Christian at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. DeLand's pitching crew has only allowed 2.6 runs per game this season, so Orangewood Christian's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Flagler Palm Coast, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Bishop Snyder at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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