The Atlantic Coast Stingrays will face off against the First Coast Buccaneers at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Atlantic Coast is coming into the game hot, having won their last 14 games.
Atlantic Coast took a 12-run defeat the last time they faced off against Paxon School For Advanced Studies, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. Atlantic Coast had just enough and edged out Paxon School For Advanced Studies 3-2 on Friday.
Morgan Brown spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 12 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Stella Lynton, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, First Coast fell victim to Tocoi Creek and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They lost 8-0 to the Toros. The Buccaneers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Atlantic Coast pushed their record up to 14-1 with the win, which was their eighth straight at home. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.5 runs over those games. As for First Coast, their loss dropped their record down to 5-8.
Monday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Atlantic Coast hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .341. However, it's not like First Coast struggles in that department as they've averaged .340. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Atlantic Coast couldn't quite finish off First Coast in their previous matchup back in April of 2024 and fell 5-3. Will Atlantic Coast have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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