The First Coast Buccaneers will head out on the road to face off against the Union County Fightin' Tigers at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. First Coast's pitching crew has only allowed 2.2 runs per game this season, so Union County's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
After low-scoring totals in their previous five contests, First Coast brought some dynamite into their most recent matchup. They blew past Archbishop Carroll 14-4. First Coast's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Cason Shurling made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up four earned runs off five hits. Shurling was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, First Coast let Hunter Carns and Robert Bryson loose on the outfield. Carns scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while Bryson scored two runs while going 3-for-3. Carns is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last four games he's played. Another player making a difference was Ezekiel Ansley, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Union County earned an 8-3 victory over St. Joseph Academy on Thursday. The win made it back-to-back victories for Union County.
First Coast's record is now 10-3. As for Union County, they now have a winning record of 9-8.
First Coast came up short against Union County when the teams last played back in April of 2023, falling 6-3. Can First Coast avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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