First Coast and Mandarin squared off in some playoff action on Tuesday, but First Coast had to settle for second. They fell 5-1 to the Mustangs. The Buccaneers' loss continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.

Hayden Carns
| 04/14/26 vs Mandarin | 1 |
| 04/09/26 @ Ponte Vedra | 0 |
| 03/31/26 @ Baldwin | 1 |
| 03/26/26 @ Orange Park | 1 |
Hayden Carns was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out seven batters over 4.1 innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances.
First Coast's defeat dropped their record down to 11-13. As for Mandarin, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-12 record this season.
As of now, neither First Coast nor Mandarin have any future games scheduled.
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