Space Coast hadn't done well against Astronaut recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Vipers came out on top in a nail-biter against the War Eagles, sneaking past 2-1. While the Vipers didn't have the best season last year (they finished 6-14), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Mikey Webster was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over seven innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. That triple marked the first that he has hit this season.
Kole Gamble
| 02/23/26 @ Astronaut | 1 |
| 02/20/26 vs Heritage | 1 |
| 02/18/26 vs Melbourne Central Catholic | 2 |
| 02/16/26 @ Bayside | 2 |
| 02/09/26 vs Brevard HEAT | 2 |
| + 3 more games |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kole Gamble, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with one stolen base and one run. He has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last eight times he's played.
The victory made it two in a row for Space Coast and bumps their season record up to 4-1. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 4 runs in those games. As for Astronaut, they now have a losing record of 2-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Space Coast will take on Rockledge at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Vipers are facing the Raiders at the right time seeing as the Raiders are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Astronaut, they will challenge Cocoa Beach at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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