Bayside had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the ten-run drubbing they dealt Brevard HEAT on Friday. The Bears blew past the Firehawks 12-2. The win continues a trend for the Bears in their matchups with the Firehawks: they've now won seven in a row.
Sam Welte and Elvin Pascaul were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Welte tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Pascaul pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances. At the plate, Welte scored two runs while going 2-for-4, while Pascaul fired off two home runs, three runs, and three RBI while going 2-for-3. That's the most hits Welte has posted since back in February.
Ryan Folstein
| 04/11/25 vs Brevard HEAT | 2 |
| 03/10/25 vs Eau Gallie | 1 |
| 03/06/25 vs Melbourne Central Catholic | 1 |
| 02/18/25 @ Brevard HEAT | 1 |
| 02/11/25 @ Space Coast | 1 |
In other batting news, Ryan Folstein was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. Those two runs gave him a new career-high. Isiah Edwards was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two RBI.
Bayside was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .406. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Brevard HEAT only posted a batting average of .238.
Bayside's victory bumped their record up to 14-8. As for Brevard HEAT, their loss was their fifth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 5-14.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Bayside will take on Melbourne at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Bulldogs' pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so the Bears' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Brevard HEAT, they will challenge Merritt Island Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Cougars have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.43 runs per game on average), something the Firehawks will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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