New Smyrna Beach's game last Thursday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They had just enough and edged the Pine Ridge Panthers out 4-3. That's more bragging rights for New Smyrna Beach, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Tate Haag spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on eight hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than six innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, New Smyrna Beach's win was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Derek West, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.
On Pine Ridge's side, they saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Humbert Casillas, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
New Smyrna Beach's victory bumped their record up to 7-9. As for Pine Ridge, their loss dropped their record down to 9-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. New Smyrna Beach will square off against Pine Ridge at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Pine Ridge, they will head out on the road to face off against Titusville at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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