For the second straight game, Winter Haven will face off against Key West. The Blue Devils will venture away from home to square off against the Conchs at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Winter Haven has given up an average of 10 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Winter Haven couldn't beat Key West on Friday even though they stacked four runs on them in the first inning. The Blue Devils lost 14-4 to the Conchs. The Blue Devils just can't catch a break and have now endured three losses in a row.
For Key West's part, Ryleigh Harnish spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on six hits.
On the hitting side, Arianna Garcia and Lucy Katz did most of the damage at the plate: Garcia went a perfect 4-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double, while Katz went 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. Those four hits gave Garcia a new career-high. Maciee Gage also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Key West kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in four consecutive contests.
Winter Haven's defeat dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Key West, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
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