Softball Recap: Cocoa Victorious

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Previous Games

03/10/26 - Home	14-13 W
02/24/26 - Away	17-7 W
04/21/25 - Home	12-18 L
02/17/25 - Away	20-15 W
03/20/24 - Home	17-7 W
+ 5 more games

Cocoa had lost three straight, but after bumping their record up to 2-5 on Tuesday that streak is in the rearview. They won by a run and slipped past the Titusville Terriers 14-13. The high-scoring effort was just what the Tigers needed considering they were shut out in their previous matchup.

Ember Gold was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. Gold was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with three RBI and one double. That double was her first of the season.

In other batting news, Jerriana Pollard was a standout: she went 3-for-5 with two runs, two doubles, and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2025. Another player making a difference was Kindle Gold, who went 3-for-4 with three runs and one stolen base.

Cocoa always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .571. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

As for Titusville, they are on an eight-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-7. On the bright side, the 13- run performance marked their highest-scoring game to date.

On Titusville's side, Lorali Karaguovanis was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three RBI. Brianna Fay was another key player, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cocoa will host Astronaut at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Tigers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the War Eagles have averaged an impressive 6.3 runs per game this season. As for Titusville, they will be playing at home against Cocoa Beach at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Terriers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Minutemen have averaged an impressive 9.6 runs per game this season.