The Clay Blue Devils will head out on the road to challenge the Mandarin Mustangs at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
The scorekeeper got an easy start on Friday as neither Clay nor Ridgeview made it on the board until the seventh inning. The Blue Devils fell just short of the Panthers by a score of 4-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Blue Devils have suffered since April 1, 2025.
Malia Collins
| 03/06/26 vs Ridgeview | 2 |
| 03/03/26 vs Palatka | 0 |
| 03/02/26 vs Baldwin | 2 |
| 02/25/26 vs Ponte Vedra | 1 |
| 02/23/26 @ Keystone Heights | 2 |
| + 3 more games |
Malia Collins spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
Mandarin came out on top against Bishop Snyder on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run second inning. The Mustangs walked away with a 6-1 win over the Cardinals. The victory continues a trend for the Mustangs in their matchups with the Cardinals: they've now won three in a row.
Mandarin also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Kyra Ashton gave up only one earned run on three hits and racked up six Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Gracianna Peck-Headley, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and two doubles. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high. Ava Carter also deserves some recognition as she launched her first home run of the season.
Clay has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season. As for Mandarin, their win bumped their record up to 3-5.
Clay couldn't quite finish off Mandarin when the teams last played back in April of 2025 and fell 8-6. Can the Blue Devils avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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