The Varela Vipers will head out to face off against the Ferguson Falcons at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Ferguson took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Varela, who comes in off a win.
Varela came out on top against Keys Gate on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run fifth inning. The Vipers' pitchers stepped up to hand the Knights an 8-0 shutout. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Vipers.
Caleb Velazquez made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with one stolen base and one RBI.

Moises Pabon
| 03/12/26 @ Keys Gate | 2 |
| 03/05/26 vs ABF Academy Homestead | 1 |
| 02/12/26 @ Westminster Christian | 1 |
| 02/09/26 @ South Miami | 1 |
In other batting news, Varela let Jesus Pico and Moises Pabon run wild. Pico got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one double, while Pabon went 2-for-4 with three RBI and two doubles. Those two doubles gave Pabon a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Winkelly Pena, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with one stolen base and one double.
Meanwhile, it was a Battle of the Birds when Ferguson duked it out with Southwest on Thursday. The Falcons lost 13-3 to the Eagles. The Falcons have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Ferguson's defeat dropped their record down to 4-9. As for Varela, their record now sits at 4-6-1.
Varela came out on top in a nail-biter against Ferguson in their previous matchup back in April of 2021, sneaking past 5-3. Do the Vipers have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Falcons turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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