First Coast had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 12-run drubbing they dealt Andrew Jackson on Wednesday. The Buccaneers were the clear victors by a 14-2 margin over the Tigers. The win continues a trend for the Buccaneers in their matchups with the Tigers: they've now won six in a row.
Lynneisa Whittington spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on five hits and racked up 14 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
Kyrie Camarce
| 04/16/25 @ Andrew Jackson | 3 |
| 03/24/25 @ Stanton | 2 |
| 03/04/25 vs Hilliard | 2 |
| 03/03/25 vs Stanton | 2 |
| 02/27/25 vs Sandalwood | 2 |
On the hitting side, Kyrie Camarce was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Lexi Gates, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 3-for-5.
Camarce wasn't the only one making solid contact: First Coast kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 18 hits. The Buccaneers are 6-2 when they post 11 or more hits.
First Coast's record now sits at 9-12. As for Andrew Jackson, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost nine of their last ten games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. First Coast will head out to face off against Hilliard at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Andrew Jackson, they will venture away from home to square off against Bolles at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Bulldogs have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 11 runs per game on average), something the Tigers will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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