Clay barely beat Menendez the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Blue Devils blew past the Falcons 15-1 on Thursday. That looming 15-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Blue Devils yet this season.
Malia Collins made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out eight over six innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March of 2025.
D'Reah Watson
| 03/26/26 @ Menendez | 2 |
| 03/03/26 vs Palatka | 1 |
| 04/04/25 @ Ponte Vedra | 1 |
| 02/27/25 @ Orange Park | 1 |
In other batting news, Clay let Yarianis Gonzalex and D'Reah Watson run wild. Gonzalex went a perfect 5-for-5 with three runs, two doubles, and one stolen base, while Watson went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and one run. Those two stolen bases gave Watson a new career-high. Brooke Hamilton was another key player, going 2-for-5 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Clay kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 18 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Clay's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-9. As for Menendez, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Clay will challenge Ponte Vedra at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Menendez, they will face off against Orange Park at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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