First Coast took a 11-run loss the last time they faced off against Mandarin, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The First Coast Buccaneers never let the Mandarin Mustangs get on the board and left with a 2-0 victory on Thursday. That's more bragging rights for the Buccaneers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Hayden Carns was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out 14 over seven innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one home run and two RBI.
Carns wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Connor Howlett, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Buccaneers
| 02/27/25 vs Mandarin | 2-0 |
| 02/11/25 vs Stanton | 4-3 |
| 02/10/25 vs Riverside | 15-0 |
First Coast pushed their record up to 5-2 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 runs over those games. As for Mandarin, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-5.
Looking ahead, First Coast is taking a road trip to face off against Fleming Island at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Mandarin, they will be playing at home against Eagle's View at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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