Collegiate Summer Ball: New Smyrna Gnarlies v. St. Augustine Sardines in New Smyrna Beach plus a look around the league

Update: Last night, the New Smyrna Gnarlies bested the first-place St. Augustine Sardines 21-11. The win ends New Smyrna's four-game losing streak while extending St. Augustine's losing streak to three games. Three of St. Augustine's five losses have come at the hands of the Gnarlies.

Recently, I had the pleasure of taking in my second NS Gnarlies game. They play in the new wood bat Orange State League. The Florida-based league features collegiate players who exhibit a good deal of hustle in a run-and-gun playing style.

What I found the same at both games was the beautiful Florida evenings, highlighted by the setting sun, light breeze, a friendly crowd, cheers of encouragement from coaches, players, and fans, and affordably priced tickets. It adds up to the Gnarlies' home games at the New Smyrna Beach Sports Complex being a great experience.

The last-place Gnarlies look to break a four-game losing streak against the first-place St. Augustine Sardines. St. Augustine has lost two in a row.

Unfortunately, the Gnarlies are in last place within the four-team league with a 5-10 record.

It is the oldest city in the continental U.S. that has the best team in the Orange State League, St. Augustine. The Sardines are up on top with an 11-5 record, followed by the Cocoa Tailgators, who’ve won four in a row to raise their record to 8-8. A half-game behind the Tailgators, in third are the Palm Coast Big Buoys at 7-8.

Last night the Gnarlies bested the Sardines 21-11. The win ends New Smyrna's four-game losing streak while extending St. Augustine's losing streak to three games. Three of St. Augustine's five losses have come at the hands of the Gnarlies.

The Scene at the New Smyrna Beach Sports Complex, home of the NS Gnarlies, in a Thursday, July 9.

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