St. Augustine entered their tilt with Middleburg on Friday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. They blew past the Broncos 12-4. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Yellow Jackets also won the last time the pair played back in February of 2024.
Jordan Petty was a major factor no matter where he played. He kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out six over five innings pitched. He also allowed no hits, which is notable because St. Augustine is 2-1 when he allows at most two hits, but 8-10 otherwise. Petty was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
In other batting news, Maddux Dowler was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. He is becoming a predictor of St. Augustine's success: when he posts at least one home run the team is undefeated (and 7-11 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Brody Steiger, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Yellow Jackets
| 04/04/25 vs Middleburg | 41.4% |
| 03/31/25 vs Matanzas | 29.6% |
| 03/28/25 @ Fernandina Beach | 25% |
| 03/27/25 @ Spruce Creek | 12% |
| 03/25/25 @ Ponte Vedra | 23.1% |
| + 22 more games |
St. Augustine was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .414. The last time their batting average was this high was back in April of 2024.
St. Augustine's record is now 10-11. As for Middleburg, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-13 record this season.
St. Augustine will head out to take on Bishop Kenny at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Middleburg, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Bishop Snyder at 7:00 p.m. The Cardinals will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something the Broncos surely won't give up without a fight.
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