There's no place like home for University, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Saturday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-3 victory over the Flagler Palm Coast Bulldogs on Tuesday. That's more bragging rights for University, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Savannah Gaumont Lanvin tossed a big game, striking out six batters over 6.2 innings while giving up three earned runs off eight hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, University let Gianna Hall and Addison Pertler loose on the outfield. Hall scored two runs while going 1-for-3, while Pertler got on base in all four of her plate appearances with an RBI.
On Flagler Palm Coast's side, Sadie Schell was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
University pushed their record up to 9-7-1 with that win, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs per game. As for Flagler Palm Coast, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-7.
University will head out on the road to challenge Winter Springs at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Flagler Palm Coast, they will be playing in front of their home fans against DeLand at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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