Space Coast hadn't done well against Heritage recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Vipers came out on top against the Panthers by a score of 7-3. For the Vipers, this counts as revenge for the 12-0 win the Panthers walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2025.
Kole Gamble
| 02/20/26 vs Heritage | 11 |
| 03/06/25 @ Cocoa | 6 |
| 02/16/26 @ Bayside | 3 |
| 04/09/25 vs Heritage | 1 |
| 03/11/25 vs Heritage | 1 |
Kole Gamble was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off ten hits (and not a single walk). Those 11 strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one run. He has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last seven times he's played.
In other batting news, Kayden Thomas was incredible, going 4-for-5 with three RBI and one double. Jaxon Wise was another key player, going 3-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Space Coast always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .605. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Heritage only posted an OBP of .290.
Space Coast's record is now 3-1. As for Heritage, they dropped their record down to 0-6 with the loss, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Looking ahead, Space Coast will venture away from home to take on Astronaut at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. This will be the Vipers' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Heritage, they will be playing at home against Bayside at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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