Palm Bay had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. Everything went their way against the Calvary Chapel Academy Eagles on Monday as the Palm Bay Pirates made off with a 13-3 win. That's more bragging rights for the Pirates, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Jacob Hines made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. What's more, he also racked up three strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March of 2024. He was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Jaymen Myer
| 02/10/25 @ Calvary Chapel Academy | 3 |
| 02/23/24 vs St. Edward's | 2 |
| 02/20/24 vs Westwood | 2 |
| 04/25/24 @ St. Edward's | 1 |
| 04/23/24 vs Titusville | 1 |
In other batting news, Jaymen Myer was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Nolan Werle was another key player, scoring a run and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Palm Bay always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .600. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Calvary Chapel Academy only posted an OBP of .286.
Calvary Chapel Academy's loss dropped their record down to 1-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Palm Bay will square off against Westwood at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Calvary Chapel Academy, they will face off against St. Edward's at 5:45 p.m. on Thursday.
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