Baseball Recap: Atlantic Picks Up Third Consecutive Victory

Sharks

Previous 3 Games

03/05/25 vs Taylor	3-1
03/04/25 vs Mainland	9-5
02/28/25 @ Taylor	5-2

Atlantic waltzed into their game on Wednesday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They had just enough and edged out the Taylor Wildcats 3-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Sharks have posted against the Wildcats since April 1, 2022.

Jackson Bowman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on three hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, Jake Cronin and David Strickland did most of the damage at the plate: Cronin scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2, while Strickland scored a run while going 2-for-3. What's more, Strickland posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in April of 2024.

Atlantic pushed their record up to 7-1 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Taylor, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-4 record this season.

Atlantic will head out to challenge Father Lopez at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Taylor, they will welcome New Smyrna Beach at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Taylor is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.1 runs per game this season.