Beachside is 0-4 against Ponte Vedra since April of 2023 but things could change on Tuesday. The two teams, after both having extra time off, will shake off the rust and duke it out at 7:00 p.m. This will be Beachside's first chance to prove their worth in the conference.
Palatka hit Beachside with a five-run third inning last Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Barracudas took a 9-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Panthers.
Kyleigh Kendall made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Ponte Vedra hadn't done well against Oakleaf recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way last Tuesday. The Sharks blew past the Knights 13-3. The result was nothing new for the Sharks, who have now won five games by six runs or more so far this season.
The team relied heavily on Aoife Weaver, who went 3-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March of 2025. Taylor Scribner also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen bases of the season.
Ponte Vedra always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .594. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Oakleaf only posted an OBP of .435.
Ponte Vedra's record now sits at 8-2. As for Beachside, their loss dropped their record down to 4-6.
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