Fleming Island has not done well against Bartram Trail recently (they were 1-6 in their previous seven matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Fleming Island Golden Eagles were the clear victor by a 17-7 margin over the Bartram Trail Bears. Considering Fleming Island has won four games by more than nine runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Mallory Blackwell was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched 6.2 innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off nine hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Blackwell has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Blackwell was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, Emma Massey was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a home run, two stolen bases, and five RBI. Jolee Rich was another key contributor, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with a home run and two RBI.
On Bartram Trail's side, Addison Maliga made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Hailey Allen, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
The victory made it two in a row for Fleming Island and bumps their season record up to 7-3. As for Bartram Trail, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Fleming Island will face off against Orange Park at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Orange Park: 3.8, Fleming Island: 3.7) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Bartram Trail, they will head out on the road to challenge First Coast at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Bartram Trail is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.
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