Dr. Phillips will face off against Eustis at 11:30 a.m. on Friday. Dr. Phillips' pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Eustis' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Dr. Phillips is headed into the contest having just suffered their biggest defeat since April 9, 2025 on Thursday. They lost 8-1 to Deltona.
Ronald Machado was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits.
At the plate, Dr. Phillips saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Diego Diaz, who went 2-for-3 with one run.
Meanwhile, Eustis came up short against Seminole on Thursday and fell 9-4.
Tyler Heine and Ethan Jackson did some serious damage despite the final result: Heine went 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base, while Jackson went 3-for-4 with two RBI.
Dr. Phillips' loss dropped their record down to 9-9. As for Eustis, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-6 record this season.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Dr. Phillips has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.1 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Eustis struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.1 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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