Jupiter fought the good fight in their extra-innings match against Park Vista on Thursday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Park Vista Cobras by a score of 3-1. Jupiter has not had much luck with Park Vista recently, as the team's come up short the last seven times they've met.
Sasha Seidel was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She struck out eight batters over nine innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. Seidel has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in six consecutive pitching appearances. Seidel was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Seidel wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Rylee Lewis, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Jupiter was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with four doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Park Vista only hit a.
On Park Vista's side, Nariyah Jones spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on seven hits and racked up eight Ks.
Jupiter's loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 12-6. As for Park Vista, their win was their eighth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 15-5.
Jupiter will take on Palm Beach Gardens at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Palm Beach Gardens will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Jupiter surely won't give up without a fight. Park Vista does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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