St. Augustine hasn't had much luck against Clay recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Yellow Jackets will look to defend their home field against the Blue Devils at 6:30 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
St. Augustine is headed into Monday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 19th straight game dating back to last season on Thursday. They took a 22-19 hit to the loss column at the hands of Seabreeze. On the bright side, the 19- run effort marked the Yellow Jackets' highest-scoring matchup to date.
Gus Campbell led a balanced group of hitters, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Alana Heilman, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-6.
Meanwhile, Clay earned an 11-6 victory over Ponte Vedra on Friday.
Sadie Russo spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on 11 hits and racked up six Ks.
At the plate, Amiah Carrubba was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-5. Those four runs gave her a new career-high. Hailey Hackett was another key player, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with three RBI.
Clay kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least ten hits in four consecutive games.
St. Augustine's defeat dropped their record down to 0-16. As for Clay, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 11-6.
St. Augustine suffered a grim 12-3 defeat to Clay when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Will the Yellow Jackets 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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