Tuesday just wasn't the day for Rockledge's offense. They fell just short of the Merritt Island Mustangs by a score of 2-0 on Tuesday. The Raiders were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Mustangs earlier this season, when they won 9-7.
Haley Smith spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on four hits.
Rockledge's defeat ended a six-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 12-5. As for Merritt Island, their victory bumped their record up to 9-10.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Rockledge will head out to challenge Eau Gallie at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Raiders' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Commodores have averaged an impressive 8.8 runs per game this season. As for Merritt Island, they will square off against Melbourne Central Catholic at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Hustlers will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something the Mustangs surely won't give up without a fight.
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