Bishop Snyder fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Flagler Palm Coast on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Flagler Palm Coast Bulldogs by a score of 9-8.
Cody Boshell was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up five earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Boshell has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. Boshell was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with two doubles and two RBI.
In other batting news, Tristan Silver made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Mason Baptist, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Like Bishop Snyder, Flagler Palm Coast also got a great game from a two-way player: Dalton Roberts. He tossed six innings while giving up four earned runs off eight hits (he also only allowed one walk). Roberts was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with two RBI.
In other batting news, Cody Clymer was excellent, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3. Carson Flis was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Bishop Snyder has not been sharp recently as the team has lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-7 record this season. As for Flagler Palm Coast, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 7-10.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bishop Snyder will take on Christ's Church Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Christ's Church Academy will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Bishop Snyder surely won't give up without a fight. As for Flagler Palm Coast, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Seabreeze at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Seabreeze's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Flagler Palm Coast's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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