Golden Gate is 0-9 against Gulf Coast since April of 2015 but things could change on Tuesday. The Titans will face off against the Sharks at 7:00 p.m. Golden Gate will be strutting in after a victory while Gulf Coast will be coming in after a loss.
Golden Gate is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Monday. They came out on top against East Lee County by a score of 12-2 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). The Titans' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Shae Weeks spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on four hits and racked up 17 Ks.
Marlon Cancio
| 04/14/25 vs East Lee County | 4 |
| 04/02/25 vs Gateway Charter | 2 |
| 02/20/25 @ Naples | 2 |
| 03/21/25 @ Naples | 1 |
| 03/10/25 vs Bonita Springs | 1 |
On the hitting side, Marlon Cancio was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. He is becoming a predictor of Golden Gate's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 2-1 (and 4-14 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Eli Rodriguez, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Gulf Coast lost 8-2 to Naples on Thursday.
Gulf Coast also got a good showing from Jack Johnson, who struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits (and only one walk). Johnson has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Jackson Geiger made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one double.
Golden Gate's record now sits at 6-15. As for Gulf Coast, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-12 record this season.
Golden Gate suffered a grim 9-0 defeat to Gulf Coast in their previous matchup back in March. Can the Titans avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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