Clay is on a three-game streak of home losses, and Ridgeview an eight-game streak of away losses. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Wednesday. The Clay Blue Devils will look to defend their home field against the Ridgeview Panthers at 7:00 p.m. Ridgeview took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Clay, who comes in off a win.
Having struggled with five defeats in a row, Clay turned things around against Episcopal School of Jacksonville on Tuesday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Eagles a 5-0 shutout.
Caden Looney was a standout: he went 1-for-2 with one home run and two RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of JC Rosette, who went 2-for-4 with two doubles, one stolen base, and one run.
They weren't the only ones working in the home run department: Clay lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post two or more home runs.
Meanwhile, Ridgeview fell victim to Fernandina Beach and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They lost 6-0 to the Fighting Pirates. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Panthers have suffered since April 17, 2025.
Ridgeview's defeat dropped their record down to 8-13. As for Clay, their victory bumped their record up to 10-13.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Wednesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Clay has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.2 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Ridgeview struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.8 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Clay got the 'W' in their previous meeting back in April of 2025 against Ridgeview by a conclusive 10-0 score. Will the Blue Devils repeat their success, or do the Panthers have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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