Cocoa had lost five straight, but after bumping their record up to 3-10 on Monday that streak is in the rearview. They had just enough and edged out the Cocoa Beach Minutemen 15-13. That's more bragging rights for the Tigers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Kindle Gold
| 04/13/26 @ Cocoa Beach | 4 |
| 04/29/25 vs Atlantic | 2 |
| 03/13/25 vs Cocoa Beach | 2 |
| 02/24/26 @ Titusville | 1 |
| 04/23/25 @ Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy | 1 |
Kindle Gold was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Celine Lee was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three runs, two RBI, and one double.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Cocoa kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
As for Cocoa Beach, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last nine contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-9 record this season. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat they have suffered since March 5, 2025.
On Cocoa Beach's side, Evelyn Peirce was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Piper Dawson, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Coming up, Cocoa Beach will host Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Cocoa will be paying especially close attention to the Minutemen's game: after the Minutemen face off against Merritt Island Christian, they'll take on Cocoa again at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
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