Cocoa is 2-8 against Space Coast since March of 2020 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Tigers will be playing at home against the Vipers at 6:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Cocoa had been on a three-game streak of scoring at least ten runs, but Merritt Island put an end to it on Wednesday. The Tigers came up short against the Mustangs, falling 14-1.
Meanwhile, Space Coast scored first but ultimately less than Rockledge in their contest on Wednesday. They lost 13-3 to the Raiders.
Space Coast saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kole Gamble, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run. Gamble has been hot for a while, having posted at least one stolen base the last nine times he's played. Matthew Constantino also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Space Coast's loss dropped their record down to 4-2. As for Cocoa, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-3.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Cocoa has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .474. However, it's not like Space Coast struggles in that department as they've averaged .508. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Cocoa might still be hurting after the 23-1 loss they got from Space Coast in their previous matchup back in March of 2025. Can the Tigers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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