For the second straight game, Vanguard will face off against Eustis. The Knights will head out on the road to square off against the Panthers at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday. Vanguard's pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so Eustis' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Vanguard is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Saturday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Eustis, sneaking past 5-4.
Spencer Payne spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered four earned runs on five hits and racked up seven Ks. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
Fabian Ochoa
| 05/02/26 @ Eustis | 3 |
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| 02/13/26 @ Interlachen | 2 |
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On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Fabian Ochoa, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI and one double. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was JJ Thomas, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one run.
Vanguard has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 19-8 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.2 runs on average over those games. As for Eustis, their defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 16-13.
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