The Menendez Falcons are on the road again on Tuesday to play the Beachside Barracudas at 6:00 p.m. Menendez's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Beachside's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Menendez was handed a two-point loss in their last matchup, but they sure didn't let that happen against Bolles on Tuesday. Menendez put the hurt on Bolles with a sharp 15-2 victory. That looming 15-2 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Menendez yet this season.
Madelyn Brown was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out ten batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off six hits. Brown has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings every time she's pitched this season. Brown was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Leann McCready, who fired off two home runs, four runs, and four RBI while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Meghan Dawson, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, Beachside came up short against Flagler Palm Coast on Thursday and fell 6-3. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Beachside has scored all season.
Samantha Ulrich spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on six hits and racked up eight Ks.
At the plate, Avery Jones made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with a home run and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Mallie Meadows, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Menendez's win bumped their record up to 6-2. As for Beachside, they now have a losing record at 4-5.
Fans could be in store for some top-tier slugging on Tuesday. Menendez hasn't had any problems when it comes to power this season, having averaged 1 home runs per game. However, it's not like Beachside struggles in that department as they've been averaging 0.6 per game. With so much power on both teams, it'll be down to the pitchers to keep the mound locked down.
Menendez took their victory against Beachside in their previous meeting back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 12-3. The rematch might be a little tougher for Menendez since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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