Friday just wasn't the day for Eustis's offense. They took a 4-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the South Sumter Raiders on Friday. Having soared to a lofty 13 runs in the game before, the Panthers' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Eustis saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Hunter Hatcher, who went 1-for-3 with one double. That double was Hatcher's first of the season.
Eustis has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-9 record this season. As for South Sumter, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 10-6.
Looking ahead, Eustis will be playing in front of their home fans against South Lake at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The Eagles' pitching crew has only allowed 2.2 runs per game this season, so the Panthers' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for South Sumter, they are taking a road trip to face off against Tampa Prep at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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