It was a good run, but Interlachen unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Friday. They fell victim to a rough 11-4 loss at the hands of the Palatka Panthers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Interlachen of the 10-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Cason Thomas was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
On Palatka's side, they got a big performance out of Mason Malloy, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Paxton Sweat was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Interlachen dropped their record down to 6-8 with that loss, which was their third straight on the road. As for Palatka, their victory bumped their record up to 6-11.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Interlachen will face off against West Port at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Interlachen is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season. As for Palatka, they will head out on the road to take on Father Lopez at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Father Lopez's pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so Palatka's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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