It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Gulf Coast ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They won by a run and slipped past the Mariner Tritons 6-5. For the Sharks, this counts as revenge for the 5-2 win the Tritons walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2023.
Keyah Kamara
| 03/31/26 vs Mariner | 19 |
| 03/28/26 vs Western | 9 |
| 03/26/26 vs Barron Collier | 10 |
| 03/23/26 @ Naples | 13 |
| 03/20/26 @ Key West | 17 |
| + 8 more games |
Keyah Kamara made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 19 batters over eight innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off five hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 13 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run, one stolen base, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Melissa Hyatt was excellent, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs. Emilie Perez was another key player, earning one run and three stolen bases.
Gulf Coast's record now sits at 12-3. As for Mariner, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-6 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Gulf Coast will host Cypress Lake at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Mariner, they will welcome Bishop Verot at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Tritons' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Vikings have averaged an impressive 7 runs per game this season.
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