New Smyrna Beach won against Pine Ridge last Friday with four runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Tuesday. The New Smyrna Beach Barracudas had just enough and edged the Pine Ridge Panthers out 4-3. That's two games straight that New Smyrna Beach has won by just one run.
Mattox Meeks spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on eight hits and racked up nine Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, New Smyrna Beach saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Landyn Abernethy, who went 2-for-3 with a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Tate Haag, who went 3-for-3 with a double.
On Pine Ridge's side, Derrick Walker made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
The victory made it two in a row for New Smyrna Beach and bumps their season record up to 8-9. As for Pine Ridge, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-8.
New Smyrna Beach will head out on the road to square off against DeLand at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Pine Ridge, they will be playing in front of their home fans against University at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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