While Ponte Vedra couldn't quite beat St. Augustine on Thursday, the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the eight-point loss they were dealt last Tuesday. The Ponte Vedra Sharks fell just short of the St. Augustine Yellow Jackets by a score of 8-6. Ponte Vedra was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as St. Augustine apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Ponte Vedra got a good showing from Dylan McAdoo, who tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). McAdoo has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single walk in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Austin O?Hara made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double. Another player making a difference was Jack Brady, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Ponte Vedra kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
On St. Augustine's side, the team relied heavily on Ronan Larrabee, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Ethan Bushman, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
This is the second loss in a row for Ponte Vedra and nudges their season record down to 3-10. As for St. Augustine, their victory bumped their record up to 8-5.
Ponte Vedra will be playing at home against Ridgeview at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Ridgeview and Ponte Vedra are at an even 5-5 over their past ten head-to-heads. As for St. Augustine, they will head out on the road to square off against Fernandina Beach at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Fernandina Beach will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something St. Augustine surely won't give up without a fight.
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