Baseball Preview: Ponte Vedra Sharks vs. Tocoi Creek Toros
The Ponte Vedra Sharks will stay at home for another game and welcome the Tocoi Creek Toros at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.
Last Friday, Ponte Vedra suffered a tough 14-7 loss at the hands of Bartram Trail.
Cade Eidam was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while going 4-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Parker Gunnell, who went 2-for-3 with a double.
Even though they lost, Ponte Vedra kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Tocoi Creek entered their tilt with Menendez with 12 consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with 13. They blew past the Falcons 15-3. Tocoi Creek's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Mikey Bergamo was a major factor no matter where he played. He tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Bergamo was even better at the plate, going 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and a double.
In other pitching news, Blake Warner looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Tocoi Creek got a massive performance out of Chase Pate, who scored three runs while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. Jackson Sizemore was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Ponte Vedra has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-12 record this season. As for Tocoi Creek, their win was their seventh straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 14-2.
Ponte Vedra beat Tocoi Creek 13-10 in their previous meeting back in February of 2023. Will Ponte Vedra repeat their success, or does Tocoi Creek have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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