Eustis had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They came out on top against the Lake Wales Highlanders by a score of 7-2 on Tuesday. Winning may never get old, but Eustis sure is getting used to it with their sixth in a row.
Skyler Cloud spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on six hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Katie Short, who scored two runs while going 2-for-2. Ciara Maple was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a stolen base and an RBI.
On Lake Wales' side, Keira Morris made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a home run.
Eustis' victory bumped their record up to 23-2. As for Lake Wales, their defeat dropped their record down to 15-14.
Eustis will take on Eau Gallie at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Eau Gallie knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past four contests -- so hopefully Eustis likes a good challenge. Lake Wales does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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