The Oakleaf Knights will face off against the Clay Blue Devils at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Oakleaf is coming into the match hot, having won their last three games.
If Oakleaf beats Clay with four runs on Tuesday, it's going to be the team's new lucky number: they've won their past two contests with that exact score. Oakleaf won by a run and slipped past Fleming Island 4-3.
Giancarlo Camejo
| 02/14/25 vs Fleming Island | 5 |
| 04/30/24 vs Buchholz | 0 |
| 04/25/24 vs Sandalwood | 3 |
| 04/19/24 @ Trinity Christian Academy | 2 |
| 04/12/24 vs St. Joseph Academy | 3 |
| + 5 more games |
Giancarlo Camejo looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, he also posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March of 2024.
At the plate, Oakleaf saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Luis Mendoza, who went 2-for-3 with one RBI.
Meanwhile, everything went Clay's way against Orange Park on Saturday as Clay made off with a 7-1 victory.
Rylan McMahan was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Oakleaf pushed their record up to 3-0 with the win, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.7 runs over those games. As for Clay, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Oakleaf has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 11.7 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Clay struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.7 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Oakleaf was able to grind out a solid victory over Clay in their previous matchup back in March of 2024, winning 5-1. Does Oakleaf have another victory up their sleeve, or will Clay turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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