Flanagan is preparing for their first district matchup of the season on Thursday. They will be playing at home against the Goleman Gators at 6:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Flanagan managed to slip by Nova the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. Flanagan lost 23-4 to Nova on Wednesday.
Flanagan saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jasmine Gonzalez, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Goleman was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They came up short against Hialeah-Miami Lakes, falling 16-6.
Olivia Mata was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing Four bases. while going 1-for-2. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 1.2 stolen bases per game. Britney Cintas was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing Two bases. while going 1-for-2.
Goleman's defeat dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Flanagan, they now have a losing record of 4-5.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Flanagan has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .442. However, it's not like Goleman struggles in that department as they've averaged .446. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Flanagan skirted past Goleman 13-11 in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Will Flanagan repeat their success, or does Goleman have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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