Cocoa is 0-10 against Palm Bay since April of 2017 but things could change on Friday. The Tigers will head out to face off against the Pirates at 6:00 p.m. Cocoa has given up an average of 22.9 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Cocoa is headed into Friday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 29th straight game dating back to last season on Wednesday. They lost 12-0 to Evans.
Cocoa saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jackson Brock, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 12 runs the game before, Palm Bay was a bit more limited in their game on Thursday. They came up short against Titusville, falling 8-2.
Cocoa's loss dropped their record down to 0-15. As for Palm Bay, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-8 record this season.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Cocoa has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Palm Bay struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 5.7 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Cocoa suffered a grim 14-0 defeat to Palm Bay in their previous matchup back in February. Can the Tigers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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