Astronaut lost to Space Coast back in February, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Thursday. The War Eagles came out on top against the Vipers by a score of 5-2.
Cannon Hanson
| 03/19/26 @ Space Coast | 3 |
| 03/11/26 @ Cocoa | 2 |
| 03/18/26 @ Palm Bay | 1 |
| 02/19/26 @ Atlantic | 1 |
| 02/17/26 vs Palm Bay | 1 |
Cannon Hanson made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He tossed seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. He is becoming a predictor of Astronaut's success: when he allows at most one earned run the team is 3-1 (and 3-5 when he doesn't). Hanson was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three RBI and two doubles. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Nathan Edwards, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. He has become a key player for Astronaut: the team is 3-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 3-5 otherwise. Blake Sargenti was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
The win got Astronaut back to even at 6-6. As for Space Coast, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-6 record this season.
Astronaut didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 6-3 loss against Titusville on the 20th. As for Space Coast, they have also already played their next game, a 14-2 defeat against Melbourne Central Catholic on the 23rd.
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