Astronaut had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the six-run drubbing they dealt Atlantic on Thursday. The War Eagles put the hurt on the Sharks with a sharp 7-1 win. The War Eagles not only won on Thursday, but they posted their biggest win since April 4, 2025 (when they won 19-0).
Nathan Edwards
| 02/19/26 @ Atlantic | 5 |
| 02/11/26 @ Vero Beach | 1 |
| 04/21/25 vs South Sumter | 0 |
| 04/16/25 vs Titusville | 2 |
| 04/14/25 vs Space Coast | 3 |
| + 2 more games |
Nathan Edwards made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run over six innings pitched. What's more, he posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April of 2025. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Those hits were his first of the season.
Edwards wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Cannon Hanson, who went 3-for-4 with one RBI. That's the most hits Hanson has posted since back in March of 2025. Brennan Waldrop was another, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with two runs.
The victory got Astronaut back to even at 2-2. As for Atlantic, their loss was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-3.
Looking ahead, Astronaut will take on Space Coast at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The game will give the War Eagles their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Atlantic, they have already played their next matchup, a 9-5 defeat against Deltona on the 20th.
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