After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Bartram Trail, Fleming Island was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They skirted past the DeLand Bulldogs 6-4. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Golden Eagles as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Caden Swartz spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on 11 hits.
Chase Donaldson
| 03/28/25 vs DeLand | 3 |
| 03/03/25 vs First Coast | 2 |
| 02/26/25 vs Orange Park | 2 |
| 03/25/25 @ Beachside | 1 |
| 03/19/25 vs McMinn County | 1 |
| + 3 more games |
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Chase Donaldson, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. He has become a key player for Fleming Island: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 3-13 otherwise. Ryan Kiley was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Fleming Island's win bumped their record up to 6-13. As for DeLand, their defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 8-12.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Fleming Island will venture away from home to challenge Ridgeview at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for DeLand, they will take on New Smyrna Beach in a tournament on Monday.
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