Space Coast lost against Merritt Island back in March of 2024, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Wednesday. The Space Coast Vipers came up short against the Merritt Island Mustangs, falling 15-2. The Vipers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Space Coast saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kellen Parsons, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2. Reid Schaeffer also deserves some recognition as he hit his first triple of the season.
Space Coast's defeat dropped their record down to 5-7. As for Merritt Island, their win bumped their record up to 8-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Space Coast will venture away from home to square off against Palm Bay at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Space Coast is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season. As for Merritt Island, they will head out to challenge Rockledge at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Merritt Island's pitching crew has only allowed 2.5 runs per game this season, so Rockledge's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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