Softball Game Preview: Atlantic Coast Stingrays vs. Fernandina Beach Pirates

By Team Reports Apr 23, 2025, 5:55am

Softball Preview: Atlantic Coast Stingrays vs. Fernandina Beach Pirates

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The Atlantic Coast Stingrays will head out on the road to square off against the Fernandina Beach Pirates at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.

As a matter of fact, Atlantic Coast put up the most runs they have all season on Monday. They blew past Flagler Palm Coast 17-4. Considering the Stingrays' hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.

Stella Lynton

Runs Batted In (Career)

04/21/25 @ Flagler Palm Coast3
04/10/25 vs Baldwin2
03/03/25 vs Baldwin2
03/31/25 vs First Coast1
03/28/25 vs Paxon School For Advanced Studies1

Atlantic Coast got a massive performance out of Stella Lynton, who went 2-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Those three RBI gave Lynton a new career-high. Abigail Boatright also deserves some recognition as she scored her first run of the season.

They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Atlantic Coast kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.

Meanwhile, Fernandina Beach made easy work of Andrew Jackson on Tuesday and carried off an 11-5 win. The Pirates haven't had any issues with the Tigers recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive victory against them.

Isabella Bishop spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned runs on four hits and racked up 12 Ks.

At the plate, Rylee Murallo was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Kinleigh Curry, who went 3-for-5 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.

Fernandina Beach's record is now 7-10. As for Atlantic Coast, they moved to 19-5 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak.

Fernandina Beach's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Atlantic Coast hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .324. It's a different story for Fernandina Beach, though, as they've only averaged .249. Will they be able to contain Atlantic Coast's hitters?

Atlantic Coast beat Fernandina Beach 5-0 in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Stingrays since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.

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