Cape Coral hasn't had much luck against Mariner recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Seahawks will head out on the road to take on the Tritons at 6:00 p.m. Cape Coral has given up an average of 9.9 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Cape Coral is headed into Monday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their tenth straight game on Tuesday. They lost 16-5 to North Fort Myers.
Derek Hooker
| 02/11/25 @ East Lee County | 4 |
| 03/07/25 vs East Lee County | 3 |
| 04/08/25 vs North Fort Myers | 2 |
| 04/01/25 vs Ida Baker | 2 |
| 02/18/25 vs Dunbar | 2 |
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Julious Sinboualay and Derek Hooker did some serious damage despite the final result: Sinboualay went 2-for-3 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run, while Hooker scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Hooker is becoming a predictor of Cape Coral's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 4-2 (and 1-15 when he doesn't).
Meanwhile, Mariner made easy work of Gateway on Wednesday and carried off a 14-3 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Tritons.
Caleb Kiraly looked comfortable as he pitched four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Morgan Waltz was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in doubles (two). Pablo Hernandez was another key player, scoring two runs while going 4-for-4.
Mariner hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Gateway struck out six times.
Mariner's record is now 16-9. As for Cape Coral, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-17.
Cape Coral might still be hurting after the 14-4 loss they got from Mariner in their previous matchup last Wednesday. Can the Seahawks avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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