After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Apopka, Eustis was happy to have turned things around on Wednesday. They had just enough and edged the Mount Dora Hurricanes out 5-4. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Eustis also won the last time the pair played on March 6th.
Julien Radcliffe was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Radcliffe was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI.
In other pitching news, Eustis got a great performance from Braeden Barnes as he pitched five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Barnes has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Radcliffe wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Couper Gatch, who went 1-for-2 with a stolen base and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Ledger Pleasant, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
On Mount Dora's side, Ryan Crow led a balanced group of hitters, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and an RBI. Preston Rhodes was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and an RBI.
Eustis has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 8-6 record this season. As for Mount Dora, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-8.
Eustis will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Apopka at 7:00 p.m. Apopka is coming into the matchup with three straight wins on the road, so Eustis will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Mount Dora, they will face off against Leesburg at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
