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| 03/05/24 - Away | 6-2 W |
| 02/29/24 - Home | 7-0 W |
| 04/04/23 - Home | 5-3 W |
| 03/20/23 - Away | 12-3 W |
| 03/31/22 - Away | 10-5 W |
| + 2 more games |
Matanzas is a perfect 7-0 against Atlantic since April of 2015 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Tuesday. The Matanzas Pirates will welcome the Atlantic Sharks at 7:00 p.m. Matanzas has given up an average of 10 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Last Thursday, Matanzas came up short against University and fell 11-7. While the Pirates didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Titans 5-1 in the first period.
Meanwhile, Atlantic came tearing into Thursday's matchup with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 3 runs), and they left with even more momentum. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Green Wave a 17-0 shutout. The Sharks' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Jayden Lombardi made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowed only two hits over four innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up a single earned run in five consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. He also put up a double, which was his first of the season.
In other batting news, David Strickland was a standout: he went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and one double. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Jake Cronin, who scored three runs and stole Three bases. while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Atlantic kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Father Lopez only managed three hits.
Matanzas dropped their record down to 1-10 with the defeat, which was their sixth straight at home. As for Atlantic, their victory bumped their record up to 8-1.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Matanzas has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Atlantic struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.9 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Matanzas beat Atlantic 6-2 in their previous meeting back in March of 2024. Will Matanzas repeat their success, or does Atlantic have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
