Baseball Game Preview: Brevard HEAT Firehawks vs. St. Edward's Pirates

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02/10/25 - Away	0-15 L
04/29/24 - Home	9-6 W
03/21/24 - Home	17-2 W
03/04/24 - Away	1-0 W
05/01/23 - Neutral	14-4 W
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Brevard HEAT is 9-1 against St. Edward since March of 2021 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Thursday. The Brevard HEAT Firehawks will host the St. Edward's Pirates at 6:00 p.m. Brevard HEAT has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the matchup with five straight defeats, while St. Edward's will come in with three straight victories.

Brevard HEAT fell victim to Master's Academy and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They lost 10-0 to the Patriots.

Meanwhile, St. Edward's was not the first on the board last Tuesday, but they got there more often. They were the clear victor by a 10-1 margin over Berean Christian. Fans of the Pirates have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 6+ runs.

Caden Freedman made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out 14 batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (and only one walk). Freedman was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.

In other batting news, Graham Hutton was incredible, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Reid Morris was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.

Brevard HEAT's loss dropped their record down to 1-6. As for St. Edward's, their win bumped their record up to 3-0.

Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Brevard HEAT has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .458. However, it's not like St. Edward's struggles in that department as they've averaged .510. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Brevard HEAT suffered a grim 15-0 defeat to St. Edward's when the teams last played on February 10th. Will Brevard HEAT have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.