Tocoi Creek waltzed into their game on Monday with 13 straight wins... but they left with 14. They came out on top against the Ponte Vedra Sharks by a score of 6-1. This was payback for Tocoi Creek, who suffered a 13-10 loss the last time these two teams met.
Carsson Zepp was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over five innings pitched. Zepp was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two RBI.
In other pitching news, Aden Zuehlke looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned run off two hits (he also didn't allow any walks). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Chase Pate was a standout: he scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Nate Wade was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with three RBI.
On Ponte Vedra's side, they got a good showing from Roshan Patel, who pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also only allowed one walk).
At the plate, Ponte Vedra saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Cade Eidam, who went 1-for-2 with a triple and a run.
Tocoi Creek's win was their eighth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 15-2. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.6 runs per game. As for Ponte Vedra, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-13 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Tocoi Creek will take on Bartram Trail at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Tocoi Creek's pitching crew has only allowed 2.2 runs per game this season, so Bartram Trail's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Ponte Vedra, they will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Menendez, where first pitch is scheduled at 6:30 p.m.
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