In what's become a running theme this season, Atlantic gave their fans yet another huge win on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 16-4 margin over the Space Coast Vipers. The victory was some much needed relief for Atlantic as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Preston Leech made a splash while hitting and pitching. He tossed 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Leech has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Leech was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, David Strickland was incredible, going 2-for-5 with three stolen bases, three RBI, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Josh Linton, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
On Space Coast's side, Joseph Henry was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Atlantic's win bumped their record up to 7-8. As for Space Coast, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-12.
Atlantic will head out on the road to square off against Jones at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Atlantic is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season. As for Space Coast, they will head out on the road to challenge Heritage at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Heritage is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.
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