Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Bayside). Everything went their way against the Brevard HEAT Firehawks on Tuesday as the Bayside Bears made off with a 15-1 victory. The win continues a trend for the Bears in their matchups with the Firehawks: they've now won six in a row.
Alex Brzuchalski
| 02/18/25 @ Brevard HEAT | 2 |
| 04/15/24 vs Melbourne Central Catholic | 1 |
| 04/10/24 vs Cocoa | 1 |
| 04/04/24 vs Brevard HEAT | 1 |
| 03/23/24 vs Ransom Everglades | 1 |
Alex Brzuchalski made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. That's the fewest hits he has allowed since back in March of 2024. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in hits (two).
In other pitching news, Austin Still looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
Back at the plate, Sam Welte was a standout: he scored two runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4. Another player making a difference was Steven Soto, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Bayside always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .553. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Bayside pushed their record up to 4-0 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.5 runs over those games. As for Brevard HEAT, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bayside will challenge Titusville at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Bayside's pitching crew has only allowed 0.5 runs per game this season, so Titusville's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Brevard HEAT, they will face off against Master's Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Brevard HEAT is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
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