Viera came out on top against Merritt Island on Wednesday thanks in part to the team's impressive eight-run sixth inning. The Hawks took their contest against the Mustangs 11-8. The victory continues a trend for the Hawks in their matchups with the Mustangs: they've now won three in a row.
Shea Young spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and five unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up nine Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Arianna Vega, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Jess Jordan, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Hawks
| 02/18/26 @ Merritt Island | 11-8 |
| 02/12/26 @ Bayside | 15-8 |
| 02/11/26 vs Astronaut | 7-0 |
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Viera kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in four consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Viera's record now sits at 3-0. As for Merritt Island, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-2.
Coming up, Viera will square off against Spruce Creek at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Merritt Island, they will venture away from home to face off against Space Coast at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. The Vipers' pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so the Mustangs' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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