It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Ponte Vedra had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They came out on top against the Orange Park Raiders by a score of 10-7. The high-scoring effort was just what the Sharks needed considering they were shut out in their previous contest.
CJ McKenzie tossed a big game, striking out eight batters over 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
Jack Brady
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At the plate, Jack Brady was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Cole Rambler, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
Ponte Vedra was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .423. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Ponte Vedra has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-9 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.2 runs over those games. As for Orange Park, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-18 record this season.
Ponte Vedra will take on Englewood at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Sharks 3.7, the Rams 3.1) so any runs scored will be well earned. Orange Park does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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