Varela was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Keys Gate Knights. If the Vipers were looking for revenge after losing 11-4 to the Knights when the teams met back in February of 2025, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Varela saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Winkelly Pena, who went 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI. That RBI marked the first that Pena has brought in this season.
Varela's record is now 1-3. As for Keys Gate, their win ended an eight-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Varela will head out to take on Palmer Trinity at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Keys Gate, they will venture away from home to square off against Ferguson at 3:30 p.m. on Monday.
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