Mariner and Island Coast squared off in some playoff action on Tuesday, but Mariner had to settle for second. They lost 8-1 to the Island Coast Gators. Mariner has not had much luck with Island Coast recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Sam Guth was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
On Island Coast's side, Ryan Mueller tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched. Mueller has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Island Coast let Jordi Guerrero and Mason Blackburn loose on the outfield. Guerrero went 2-for-3 with a home run and three runs, while Blackburn scored a run while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Austin Schoolcraft, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and an RBI.
Mariner's loss dropped their record down to 11-16. As for Island Coast, they pushed their record up to 18-9 with that win, which was their fourth straight at home.
Mariner does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Island Coast, they will square off against Fort Myers at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Fort Myers will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Island Coast surely won't give up without a fight.
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