Viera proved they can win big last Wednesday (they won by six) and on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Astronaut War Eagles, sneaking past 6-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Hawks have posted since April 29, 2024.
Riley Makousky spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Tori Berry, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Rylan Cozzie Cozzolino, who scored two runs while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Hawks
| 04/10/25 vs Astronaut | 6-4 |
| 04/09/25 vs St. Mary's | 8-2 |
| 04/08/25 vs Sebastian River | 17-5 |
| 04/04/25 vs Oakleaf | 8-5 |
Viera pushed their record up to 14-6 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.8 runs over those games. As for Astronaut, the defeat snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 11-3 record.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Viera will head out to face off against South Lake at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Astronaut, they will venture away from home to square off against Winter Springs at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The War Eagles' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bears have averaged an impressive 7 runs per game this season.
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