Marathon and Riviera Prep are an even 3-3 against one another  since March of 2021, but likely not for long. The Marathon Dolphins will face off against the Riviera Prep Bulldogs at 2:00  p.m.  on Tuesday. Marathon is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.3  runs per game  this season.
On Monday, Marathon made easy work of Glades Day  and carried off  a  13-2 victory. The  win made it back-to-back  victories for the Dolphins.

 Dylan Williams
| 03/03/25 @ Glades Day | 3 | 
| 02/25/25 @ Ransom Everglades | 2 | 
| 02/11/25 vs Immaculata-La Salle | 2 | 
| 03/15/24 @ Berean Christian | 2 | 
| 02/21/25 vs Riviera Prep | 1 | 
 Dylan Williams was a major factor no matter where he played. He  struck out six batters over  three innings while giving up   no  earned runs or  hits (and only one walk). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't  given up  more than two  hits in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate,  scoring two  runs and  stealing  Two bases. while going 3-for-3. The dominant performance gave  him a new career-high in  hits.
 In other batting news,  Bryan Broche was  excellent,  scoring a  run and  stealing a base while  getting on base  in all four of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was  Leo Mendez, who  scored two  runs and  stole a base while  getting on base  in two of his four plate appearances.
 Marathon  always had someone on base and  finished the game having  posted an OBP of .571. They are  a perfect 4-0 when  they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Meanwhile, Riviera Prep came up short against  Somerset Academy (Silver Palms) on Thursday, falling  12-1. The Bulldogs have struggled against the Stallions recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost meetings.
 Riviera Prep saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was  Jordan Fonte, who  scored a  run and  stole a base while going 1-for-3.
 Marathon now  has a winning record of 5-4. As for Riviera Prep, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-3.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp  on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Marathon has been swiping bases left and right this season,  having  averaged 3.9  stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Riviera Prep struggles in that department as   they've been averaging 3.8  stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
 Marathon took their  win against Riviera Prep  in their previous matchup  last Friday by a conclusive  11-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Marathon since the  team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.