Jupiter and Palm Beach Gardens are an even 5-5 against one another since February of 2020, but likely not for long. The Jupiter Warriors will be playing in front of their home fans against the Palm Beach Gardens Gators at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Thursday, Jupiter was able to grind out a solid victory over Wellington, taking the game 7-2. The win made it back-to-back victories for Jupiter.
Liam Fitzgerald looked comfortable as he tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up a single walk in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Colton Schwarz was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Brady Blanks, who went 3-for-3 with three RBI.
Meanwhile, Palm Beach Gardens came into Thursday's game having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Okeechobee on Thursday and snuck past 4-2. The win was just what Palm Beach Gardens needed coming off of an 11-4 loss in their prior contest.
Palm Beach Gardens also got a great performance from Lucas Valencia as he pitched six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Reese Petsch picked up the save, tossing an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
On the hitting side, Jomari Philostin was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. Luke Hogue was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-3.
Jupiter has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 11-4 record this season. As for Palm Beach Gardens, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 7-8.
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