Ponte Vedra had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against the Menendez Falcons by a score of 5-1 on Tuesday. That's more bragging rights for Ponte Vedra, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Carson Evanger spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up eight Ks. Those seven innings set a new season-high mark for him.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Cade Eidam, who went 3-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Jack Brady, who went 2-for-3 with a double.
On Menendez's side, they saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kason Degrande, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Ponte Vedra's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-13. As for Menendez, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-12 record this season.
Ponte Vedra will square off against Beachside at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Beachside is coming into the match with three straight losses on the road, meaning Ponte Vedra will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Menendez, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Episcopal School of Jacksonville at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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