Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Varela). They were the clear victor by a 13-5 margin over the Hialeah Gardens Gladiators on Friday. The Vipers haven't had any issues with the Gladiators recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive victory against them.
Varela got a great performance from Christian Ponte as he struck out eight batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. Ponte also tossed two walks, which is notable because Varela is undefeated when he allows at most two walks, but 2-3 otherwise.
Juan Chacon
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At the plate, Juan Chacon was incredible, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. Those two runs gave him a new career-high. Alejandro Ponte also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Varela's win bumped their record up to 5-3. As for Hialeah Gardens, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season.
Varela wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 6-6 tie against Mater Lakes Academy on the 3rd. As for Hialeah Gardens, they have also already played their next game, a 10-0 victory against American on the 5th.
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