The Island Coast Gators will be taking part in a tournament against the Key West Conchs at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Island Coast comes in on five and Key West on four.
Island Coast saw some tournament action on Tuesday. They walked away with a 6-3 win over Clewiston.
The team relied heavily on Nate Jaquez, who went 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Island Coast was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Clewiston only posted a batting average of .050.
Meanwhile, Key West made easy work of Sebring on Tuesday and carried off a 7-1 victory. The Conchs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matchups by six runs or more this season.
Key West's win was truly a team effort as six different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Xavier Perez, who went 2-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. Nelson Ong was another, going 2-for-5 with one triple, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Key West's victory bumped their record up to 14-1. As for Island Coast, their win bumped their record up to 13-2.
Wednesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Island Coast has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .451. However, it's not like Key West struggles in that department as they've averaged .440. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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