The Flanagan Falcons will face off against the Nova Titans at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The two teams are strolling into their matchups after big wins in their previous games.
Flanagan will roll into the game after a wild two-game stretch: they didn't score any runs on Monday, then bounced right back against Coral Springs on Thursday. Flanagan blew past Coral Springs 18-4. The win continues a trend for the Falcons in their matchups with the Colts: they've now won five in a row.
Jurnee Bent made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off only one hit. Bent was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jade Reeves, who scored four runs and stole Two bases. while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in April of 2024. Camila Andrade was another key player, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Nova had to endure a five-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Blanche Ely a 20-0 shutout on Wednesday. The Titans' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Like Flanagan, Nova also got a great game from a two-way player: Dasia Davis. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Davis also tossed a walk, marking her first of the season. She was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Nova got a massive performance out of Aniya Williams, who scored three runs and stole Two bases. while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Jada Corbin, who scored two runs while going 2-for-2.
Nova always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .633. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
The victory got Flanagan back to even at 4-4. As for Nova, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.
Flanagan skirted past Nova 14-12 in their previous meeting back in February. Does Flanagan have another victory up their sleeve, or will Nova turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
