Rockledge had lost five straight on the road, but on Monday they dropped down to 1-6-1 to make it six. They fell just short of the Astronaut War Eagles by a score of 4-3. The Raiders were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the War Eagles apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2025.
Haley Smith
| 03/02/26 @ Astronaut | 12 |
| 02/26/26 @ Space Coast | 6 |
| 02/19/26 @ Sebastian River | 7 |
Haley Smith put in work no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 12 batters over 6.2 innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season.
Smith wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Gizelle Arteaga, who went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases and one run. Those stolen bases marked the first that Arteaga has snagged this season. Another was Taylor Holtz, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with one run.
As for Astronaut, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 4-0. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 6.8 runs this season.
Like Rockledge, Astronaut also got a great game from a two-way player: Madison Minch. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Minch was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rockledge will welcome Cocoa Beach at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Astronaut, they will be playing at home against Titusville at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The contest will give the War Eagles their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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