Menendez was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell 5-1 to the Ponte Vedra Sharks. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Menendez of the 6-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
Menendez 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.
On Ponte Vedra's side, 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. Evanger has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, 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.
Menendez's defeat dropped their record down to 8-12. As for Ponte Vedra, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-13.
Menendez will take on Episcopal School of Jacksonville at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Ponte Vedra, they will challenge Beachside at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Beachside's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Ponte Vedra's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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