For the second straight game, First Flight will face off against Martin County. The Nighthawks are taking a road trip to face off against the Gators at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. First Flight has given up an average of 8.4 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Martin County hit First Flight with a seven-run seventh inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Nighthawks lost 11-3 to the Gators.
Riley Gilreath spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and eight unearned) runs on 14 hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Avery Winslow was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Martin County's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-1. The team dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 9.7 runs. As for First Flight, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-4.
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