While Mandarin's win against Christ's Church Academy wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Mustangs sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-2 victory over the Eagles on Friday. The Mustangs haven't had any issues with the Eagles recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive win against them.
Zach Bouchard spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on seven hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
Jordyn Houston
| 03/06/26 @ Tocoi Creek | 4 |
| 03/04/26 vs Yulee | 4 |
| 02/09/26 vs Riverside | 4 |
| 03/27/26 vs Christ's Church Academy | 3 |
| 03/26/26 vs Andrew Jackson | 2 |
| + 4 more games |
At the plate, Jordyn Houston was excellent, going 2-for-3 with three runs and one stolen base. He is becoming a predictor of Mandarin's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 5-1 (and 5-9 when he doesn't).
The victory got Mandarin back to even at 10-10. As for Christ's Church Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-11 record this season.
Mandarin will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Ponte Vedra at 7:00 p.m. on April 7. As for Christ's Church Academy, they will welcome Paxon School For Advanced Studies at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. The Eagles' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Golden Eagles have averaged an impressive 9 runs per game this season.
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