While Destin didn't have the best season last year (they finished 5-17), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Pensacola Tigers a 10-0 shutout on Friday. The Sharks haven't had any issues with the Tigers recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.
Lyliana Kessler made a splash no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out six over five innings pitched. Kessler was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
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In other batting news, Anita Palmer was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing Three bases. while going 1-for-2. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Emma Grisoff also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen bases of the season.
Destin always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .556. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Pensacola only posted an OBP of .222.
Destin's record now sits at 8-3. As for Pensacola, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Destin will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Freeport at 5:00 p.m. on March 25th. Pensacola also won't see the field for a while: their next matchup is against Escambia at 6:00 p.m. on March 26th.
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