After flying high against Menendez last Friday, Clay came back down to earth. The Blue Devils fell just short of the Mandarin Mustangs by a score of 8-6 on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Blue Devils have suffered since March 25, 2024.
Sadie Russo was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she didn't allow a single earned run over 4.1 innings pitched.
At the plate, Amiah Carrubba led a balanced group of hitters, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Brooke Hamilton, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Blue Devils
| 04/01/25 @ Mandarin | 6-8 |
| 03/28/25 vs Menendez | 10-2 |
| 03/27/25 vs Providence School | 6-1 |
| 03/25/25 vs Orange Park | 12-1 |
| 03/18/25 @ Episcopal School of Jacksonville | 2-12 |
With the defeat, Clay broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 10-5. As for Mandarin, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 8-7 record this season.
Clay will take on Ridgeview at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Mandarin, they will face off against Sandalwood at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Mustangs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Saints have averaged an impressive 6.8 runs per game this season.
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