Mandarin won the last time they faced Wolfson and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Mustangs walked away with a 6-2 win over the Wolfpack.
Hunter Simpson
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Hunter Simpson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on four hits. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Mandarin is 3-1 when he allows at most two walks, but 2-3 otherwise.
On the hitting side, Mandarin's victory was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Samuel Smedley, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run. That stolen base marked the first that Smedley has snagged this season. Zach Bouchard was another, going 1-for-2 with two RBI.
Mandarin now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Wolfson, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-5 record this season.
Mandarin will face off against Yulee at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Hornets have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 6.67 runs per game on average), something the Mustangs will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Wolfson, they will venture away from home to take on First Coast at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Wolfpack's pitchers better be ready for this one: the Buccaneers have averaged an impressive 7.2 runs per game this season.
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