Pine Crest had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the six-run drubbing they dealt Monarch on Tuesday. The Panthers were the clear victors by a 12-6 margin over the Knights. The Panthers have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Knights, too.
Michael Marber
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| 03/26/26 @ Calvary Christian Academy | 2 |
| 03/03/26 @ South Broward | 2 |
| 02/19/26 @ Nova | 2 |
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Michael Marber made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Marber was even better at the plate, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with three stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. Pine Crest is 3-1 when Marber posts two or more stolen bases, but 6-7 otherwise.
In other batting news, Jake Milton was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March of 2025. The team also got some help courtesy of Max McCawley, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Pine Crest always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .535. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Pine Crest's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-8. As for Monarch, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-17-1.
Coming up, Pine Crest will take on Saint Andrew's in a tournament on Wednesday. The Panthers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Scots have averaged an impressive 6.2 runs per game this season. As for Monarch, they will face off against Olympic Heights at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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