Menendez lost to Ridgeview back in March of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Thursday. The Falcons had just enough and edged out the Panthers 7-6. That's two games straight that the Falcons have won by just one run.
Phillip McLaughlin looked comfortable as he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, he posted three strikeouts, the most he's had since back in February.
JR Norton
| 04/03/25 vs Ridgeview | 2 |
| 04/01/25 vs Ponte Vedra | 1 |
| 03/27/25 vs Covenant School of Jacksonville | 1 |
| 03/22/25 @ Rickards | 1 |
| 03/17/25 @ St. Joseph Academy | 1 |
On the hitting side, JR Norton and Ty Morin did most of the damage at the plate: Norton scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4, while Morin scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. The dominant performance also gave Norton a new career-high in RBI (two). Another player making a difference was Tripp Barkoskie, who went 1-for-4 with one triple and one run.
Menendez pushed their record up to 11-11 with the win, which was their third straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.7 runs on average over those games. As for Ridgeview, they moved to 8-11 with that defeat, which also ended their three-game winning streak.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Menendez will host Stanton at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The Falcons' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Blue Devils have averaged an impressive 8.8 runs per game this season. As for Ridgeview, they will face off against St. Joseph Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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