There's no place like home for Ponte Vedra, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Thursday. They had just enough and edged the Ridgeview Panthers out 5-3. For Ponte Vedra, this counts as revenge for the 12-6 defeat Ridgeview walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2023.
Ponte Vedra got a great performance from Carson Evanger as he pitched five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits (he also only allowed one walk). Evanger has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Dylan McAdoo picked up the save, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Aspen McAdoo, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Cade Eidam was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases.
Ponte Vedra's win bumped their record up to 4-10. As for Ridgeview, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-8-1 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ponte Vedra will take on Bishop Kenny at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Bishop Kenny is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season. As for Ridgeview, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Orange Park at 6:00 p.m.
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