It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Eustis can now relate to. They fell just short of Mulberry by a score of 5-4 on Thursday. Eustis was not able to repeat the success they had when they faced Mulberry earlier this season, when they won 8-6.
Ethan Jackson was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, he pitched five innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. What's more, he gave up only two walks, the fewest he's had since back in March. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base and two RBI.
In other batting news, Couper Gatch was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Eustis has also traveled a rocky road recently, having lost nine of their last 11 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 14-14 record this season. As for Mulberry, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 22-8 record this season.
Eustis does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Mulberry, they will be playing at home against Pine Ridge at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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