Calvary Chapel Academy's game last Tuesday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They came out on top against the Cocoa Tigers by a score of 13-10. This was payback for Calvary Chapel Academy, who suffered a 28-6 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Payton Baker was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Chase Maringola, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
On Cocoa's side, Brayden Declue was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 2.2 innings while giving up no earned run or hits. Declue was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Liam Raney made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-5. Another player making a difference was Bryce Dentino, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Calvary Chapel Academy's victory bumped their record up to 6-11. As for Cocoa, their loss was their sixth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 4-12.
Calvary Chapel Academy will head out on the road to face off against St. Edward's at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Calvary Chapel Academy is facing St. Edward's at the right time seeing as St. Edward's is stuck on a 12-game losing streak. As for Cocoa, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Atlantic at 7:00 p.m. Atlantic is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season.
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