The Cocoa Beach Minutemen will take on the Satellite Scorpions at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Cocoa Beach has given up an average of 8.7 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Cocoa Beach had been on a four-game streak of scoring at least ten runs, but Bayside put an end to it on Thursday. The Minutemen came up short against the Bears, falling 15-1. The Minutemen's loss signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.
Cocoa Beach saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Zoe Vella, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one triple.
Meanwhile, Satellite hadn't done well against Space Coast recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Scorpions narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Vipers 4-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Scorpions have posted against the Vipers since April 3, 2017.
Mallory Hines spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on eight hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Elysse Fredenburg, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
The victory made it two in a row for Satellite and bumps their season record up to 14-8. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 2 run in those games. As for Cocoa Beach, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-8.
Monday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Cocoa Beach has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .445. However, it's not like Satellite struggles in that department as they've averaged .482. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Cocoa Beach couldn't quite get it done against Satellite in their previous meeting back in February as they fell 5-0. Will the Minutemen 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 softball content.
