Baseball Recap: Ponte Vedra Sharks vs. Orange Park Raiders
Ponte Vedra scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 12-4 margin over the Orange Park Raiders. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Ponte Vedra.
Carson Evanger tossed a big game, tossing five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Ponte Vedra got a massive performance out of Cole Rambler, who scored two runs and stole a base off of two hits. Another player making a difference was Parker Gunnell, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
On Orange Park's side, Robert Barnett was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Ponte Vedra has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 8-14 record this season. As for Orange Park, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 11-11.
Ponte Vedra will take on Fernandina Beach at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Orange Park, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Fletcher at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The last four games Fletcher has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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