Palm Bay's game on Wednesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Calvary Chapel Academy Eagles a 10-0 shutout. The Pirates haven't had any issues with the Eagles recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive victory against them.
Nolan Werle made a big impact no matter where he played. He pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has become a key player for Palm Bay: the team is undefeated when he allows at most two hits, but 4-6 otherwise. Werle was also big at the plate, getting on base in two of his three plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
In other pitching news, Mason Lapointe looked comfortable as he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Jace Meyer
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Back at the plate, Jace Meyer was excellent, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs and one stolen base. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Jacob Hines was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
Palm Bay always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .600. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Palm Bay now has a winning record of 7-6. As for Calvary Chapel Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-8 record this season.
Palm Bay will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Viera at 6:00 p.m. The Hawks' pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so the Pirates' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Calvary Chapel Academy, they are taking a road trip to challenge Space Coast at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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