Clay extended their postseason success on Tuesday against Ponte Vedra. They came out on top against the Ponte Vedra Sharks by a score of 9-4. Winning may never get old, but Clay sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
Mckinsey Bardroff spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Savannah Highhouse was incredible, going 2-for-4 with five RBI, two doubles, and a run. The team also got some help courtesy of Bailey Parker, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
On Ponte Vedra's side, they also let their pitcher toss all eight innings and she was also dialed-in: Taylor Scribner gave up six earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up ten Ks.
On the hitting side, Ponte Vedra saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Aoife Weaver, who went 2-for-4 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double.
Even though they lost, Ponte Vedra hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Clay struck out ten times.
Clay's victory bumped their record up to 10-16. As for Ponte Vedra, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 13-12 record this season.
Clay will square off against Fleming Island at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Fleming Island is coming into the match with five straight wins at home, so Clay will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. Ponte Vedra does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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