Palm Bay managed to slip by Space Coast the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Pirates lost 11-1 to the Vipers on Friday. Having soared to a lofty 21 runs in the game before, the Pirates couldn't push the score so high this time.
Palm Bay has also traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-11 record this season. Those losses can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.8 runs over those games. As for Space Coast, their victory ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 6-13.
Palm Bay and Space Coast are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. The Pirates will head out on the road to face off against Rockledge at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Palm Bay is facing the Raiders at the right time seeing as the Raiders are stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Space Coast, they will take on Astronaut at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Vipers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the War Eagles have averaged an impressive 7 runs per game this season.
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