There's no place like home for Mandarin, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Ponte Vedra Sharks on Tuesday, sneaking past 6-5. That's more bragging rights for the Mustangs, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
McKenna Tucker spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five runs (all of which were unearned) on five hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances.
Gracianna Peck-Headley
| 04/15/25 vs Ponte Vedra | 4 |
| 03/13/25 @ Providence School | 3 |
| 03/06/25 vs Andrew Jackson | 2 |
| 03/04/25 vs Nease | 2 |
| 02/25/25 @ Orange Park | 2 |
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Gracianna Peck-Headley, who went 2-for-4 with one home run and four RBI. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Alanna DeJesus, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Mandarin hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post two or more strikeouts.
Mandarin pushed their record up to 10-9 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.3 runs over those games. As for Ponte Vedra, their defeat ended a nine-game streak of away wins and brought them to 13-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mandarin will welcome Bartram Trail at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Ponte Vedra, they will challenge Middleburg at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Sharks' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Broncos have averaged an impressive 6.2 runs per game this season.
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