Pirates
| 03/07/25 vs Yulee | 9-2 |
| 03/04/25 @ Englewood | 3-1 |
| 02/28/25 @ Oakleaf | 3-2 |
| 02/27/25 vs Hilliard | 12-2 |
| 02/25/25 @ Wolfson | 8-2 |
| + 4 more games |
Fernandina Beach lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Yulee, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Friday's game. The Fernandina Beach Pirates were the clear victor by a 9-2 margin over the Yulee Hornets on Friday. The Pirates' win was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
Lucas Hutchinson and Grady Stevens made a splash while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Hutchinson pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Stevens struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. Those six strikeouts gave him a new career-high. At the plate, Hutchinson went 2-for-3 with one triple, one stolen base, and two RBI, while Stevens scored a run while going 3-for-4. That triple was Hutchinson's first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tanner Jones, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Trace Farmer, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
Fernandina Beach hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Yulee struck out eight times.
Fernandina Beach's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.8 runs over those games. As for Yulee, they now have a losing record of 5-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fernandina Beach will host Nease at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. Fernandina Beach's pitching crew has only allowed 2.7 runs per game this season, so Nease's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Yulee, they will be playing at home against Eagle's View at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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