Manta Rays Score Late to Defeat the Vikings

Game 1: SJR 8 - FSCJ 4

The FSCJ Manta Rays fell to St. Johns River State College 8–4 on Friday at the FSCJ North Campus. Alex Monile led the Manta Rays offensively, driving in two runs while going 1-for-4 at the plate. Nolan Hartsell and Billy Girgis each collected two hits for FSCJ. St. Johns River State College struck early, scoring two runs in the top of the first inning after Oquendo grounded into a fielder's choice and Bly doubled to right field. They added another run in the third when Oquendo drew a walk, extending their lead to 3–1.

Keyon Ashby started on the mound for FSCJ, allowing nine hits and five runs over four and two-thirds innings, while striking out three and walking two. On the other side, Howe took the mound for St. Johns River State College, giving up six hits and two runs over six innings, striking out seven and walking two.

Game 2: SJR 10 - FSCJ 2

The FSCJ Manta Rays struggled to keep pace with St. Johns River State College in a 10–2 loss on Saturday at St. Johns River. The home team got on the board in the first inning when Dalton hit a sacrifice fly to bring in one run. They extended their lead in the third as Days singled down the left field line and Dalton followed with a home run to right field, both contributing two RBIs.

Geller earned the win for St. Johns River State College, pitching six and two-thirds innings and allowing seven hits and two unearned runs while striking out five and walking two. Xavier Glover took the loss for FSCJ, pitching three innings and giving up five runs (four earned) on five hits, striking out two and walking one.

Offensively for the Manta Rays, Keyon Ashby and Jack Newman each drove in one run. Newman led the team at the plate, going 2-for-4.

Game 3: FSCJ 8 - SJR 7

The FSCJ Manta Rays edged out St. Johns River State College in a thrilling 8–7 victory on Saturday, taking the lead late in the game. The score was tied at seven in the top of the ninth when Jack Newman delivered a clutch RBI single to give FSCJ the lead. Newman also hit a solo home run to left field in the seventh. St. Johns River responded in the bottom of that inning with a solo home run to center by Oquendo.

Earlier in the ninth, Pedro Morales had doubled to drive in two runs, setting up Newman's game-winning hit. Both offenses were productive, with FSCJ collecting 13 hits and St. Johns River 10 in a high-scoring affair. Newman had an outstanding performance, going 4-for-5 with three RBIs to lead the Manta Rays' offense. Alex Monile, Isaac Newman, and Billy Girgis each recorded multiple hits, while Brooks Hicken contributed with two walks.

On the mound, Lazaro started for St. Johns River, throwing three scoreless innings with two hits, five strikeouts, and two walks. For FSCJ, Braden Hansen pitched two scoreless innings in relief, allowing just one hit and walking one. Defensively, FSCJ played a clean game with no errors and turned two double plays. Overall, FSCJ combined strong hitting, patient at-bats resulting in eight walks, and solid defense to secure the win.

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