Clay extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 4-6. They came up short against the Providence School Stallions, falling 8-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Blue Devils of the 3-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in February of 2025.
As for Providence School, their victory bumped their record up to 7-2. That looming 8-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
For Providence School's part, Gavin Duva made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out 12 over six innings pitched. Those 12 strikeouts gave Duva a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one home run.
In other pitching news, JT Campbell looked comfortable as he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits any time he's pitched this season.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Preston Ricchini, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Evan Snyder, who went 2-for-3 with one home run and three RBI.
Coming up, Clay will welcome Tocoi Creek at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Blue Devils' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Toros have averaged an impressive 7.1 runs per game this season. As for Providence School, they are taking a road trip to face off against Flagler Palm Coast at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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