While Mariner didn't have the best season last year (they finished 11-16), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They won by a run and slipped past the Sarasota Sailors 3-2. That's two games straight that the Tritons have won by just one run.
Jael Lawton looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Mariner saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Trenton Taylor, who scored a run while going 1-for-3. Taylor also put up a double, which washis first of the season.
Tritons
| 02/20/25 vs Sarasota | 3-2 |
| 02/17/25 @ Charlotte | 6-5 |
| 02/13/25 @ Gulf Coast | 6-5 |
| 02/11/25 @ Riverdale | 7-3 |
| 02/10/25 @ Lemon Bay | 17-10 |
The win keeps them at an undefeated 5-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.8 runs over those games. As for Sarasota, their loss dropped their record down to 2-2-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mariner will face off against First Baptist Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. First Baptist Academy's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Mariner's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Sarasota, they will host North Port at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The last three games Sarasota has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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