Satellite hadn't done well against Viera recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. Satellite came out on top against Viera by a score of 4-2 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). This was payback for the Scorpions, who suffered a 2-1 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Brandon Reiter was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one hit in five consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Michael Faucher
| 03/27/25 vs Viera | 10 |
| 03/13/25 vs Vero Beach | 8 |
| 03/05/24 vs Heritage | 8 |
| 02/28/24 @ Bayside | 7 |
| 02/21/24 @ Astronaut | 7 |
In other pitching news, Michael Faucher tossed a big game, striking out ten batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits (and not a single walk). Those ten strikeouts gave him a new career-high.
Reiter wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jaidan Batts, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.
Satellite hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most five strikeouts in four consecutive matches.
Satellite pushed their record up to 12-5 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 1.33 runs across that stretch. As for Viera, with the loss, they broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 13-7.
Looking ahead, Satellite will host Merritt Island at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Viera, they will face off against Vero Beach at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Vero Beach will roll in looking for their 17th straight win, something Viera surely won't give up without a fight.
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