Baseball Recap: Heritage Wins Going Away Against Space Coast

By Team Reports Apr 9, 2025, 8:17pm

Baseball Recap: Heritage Panthers vs. Space Coast Vipers

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While Heritage put up plenty of runs on Wednesday, the same can't be said for Space Coast. The Panthers put the hurt on the Vipers with a sharp 12-0 win. The victory continues a trend for the Panthers in their matchups with the Vipers: they've now won six in a row.

Space Coast's batters probably weren't too happy with Patrick Johnson, who pitched a no hitter (he gave up three walks). Johnson has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive appearances.

Kethziel Torres

Runs

04/09/25 @ Space Coast3
03/19/25 vs ES Veilleux3
03/04/25 @ Palm Bay3
04/04/25 vs Port St. Lucie2
03/11/25 @ Space Coast2
+ 9 more games

On the hitting side, Kethziel Torres was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. He is becoming a predictor of Heritage's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 7-10 when he doesn't). Andrew Francisco was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.

Torres wasn't the only one making solid contact: Heritage kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 11 hits in three consecutive contests.

Heritage's record is now 14-10. As for Space Coast, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last ten matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-13 record this season.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Heritage will host Titusville at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Panthers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Terriers have averaged an impressive 6.8 runs per game this season. As for Space Coast, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Palm Bay at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Vipers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Pirates have averaged an impressive 7.7 runs per game this season.

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