Wakulla hasn't had much luck against North Florida Christian recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The War Eagles will welcome the Eagles at 6:00 p.m. Wakulla is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
Last Friday, Wakulla didn't have quite enough to beat Bozeman and fell 8-7.
Sam Bruce
| 02/18/25 @ Godby | 4 |
| 03/27/25 vs Liberty County | 3 |
| 03/13/25 vs Brookwood | 3 |
| 02/11/25 vs Godby | 3 |
| 04/04/25 @ Bozeman | 2 |
| + 8 more games |
Sam Bruce was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3. He is becoming a predictor of Wakulla's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 5-1 (and 6-8 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Owen Klees, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two RBI.
The home team had come away the winner the last four times North Florida Christian and Leon had met, but sadly for the fans who attended this one that wasn't the case. The Eagles fell 8-3 to the Lions on Friday. Eagles fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Lions since on Friday.
Jace Riggan put in work no matter where he played. He struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up four earned runs off six hits (and only one walk). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Jimmy Meeks made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-4 with one home run.
North Florida Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 8-12. As for Wakulla, their loss dropped their record down to 11-9.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Wakulla has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like North Florida Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 3 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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