Palm Bay can finally bid farewell to their seven-game losing streak thanks to their game on Monday. They put the hurt on Brevard HEAT with a sharp 13-1 victory. The win was just what Palm Bay needed coming off of a 10-1 loss in their prior contest.
Jacob Hines made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Hines was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played.
In other pitching news, Hunter Ashbaugh looked comfortable as he kept things locked down with no earned run or hits over four innings pitched.
Back at the plate, Zander Tarnowski was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Luis Lopez, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Palm Bay's victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-8-1. As for Brevard HEAT, they dropped their record down to 2-12 with that defeat, which was their fifth straight on the road.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Palm Bay will take on Rockledge at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Brevard HEAT, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Heritage at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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