The scorekeeper got an easy start on Friday as neither Clay nor Ridgeview made it on the board until the seventh inning. The Blue Devils fell just short of the Panthers by a score of 4-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Blue Devils have suffered since April 1, 2025.
Malia Collins
| 03/02/26 vs Baldwin | 1 |
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| 02/25/26 vs Ponte Vedra | 2 |
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Malia Collins spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up nine Ks. Those nine strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
Clay has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season. As for Ridgeview, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 5-4.
Coming up, Clay will take on Mandarin at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Blue Devils' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Mustangs have averaged an impressive 6.1 runs per game this season. As for Ridgeview, they will welcome Bartram Trail at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bears' pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so the Panthers' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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