Cocoa came out on top against Calvary Chapel Academy on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive eight-run fifth inning. The Tigers blew past the Eagles 12-1. This was payback for the Tigers, who suffered a 13-10 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Travis Taylor was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Taylor was even better at the plate, going 2-for-3 with four RBI and two doubles. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Landon Spires was incredible, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Drake Dehler, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.
Cocoa always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .625. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Calvary Chapel Academy only posted an OBP of .158.
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| 02/12/26 - Home | 12-1 W |
| 04/19/24 - Home | 10-13 L |
| 02/26/24 - Away | 28-6 W |
| 04/11/23 - Away | 18-10 W |
| 02/28/23 - Home | 1-14 L |
| 04/18/22 - Home | 10-4 W |
Cocoa's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Calvary Chapel Academy, they now also have a losing record of 1-2.
Coming up, Cocoa will welcome Palm Bay at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Tigers will need to watch out since the Pirates have now posted at least ten runs every time they've taken the field this season. As for Calvary Chapel Academy, they will head out to take on Merritt Island Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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