Palm Bay's game last Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Calvary Chapel Academy Eagles with a sharp 12-2 win. The victory continues a trend for the Pirates in their matchups with the Eagles: they've now won four in a row.
Jacob Hines
| 03/17/25 vs Calvary Chapel Academy | 3 |
| 03/04/25 vs Heritage | 3 |
| 02/28/25 @ Cocoa | 3 |
| 02/10/25 @ Calvary Chapel Academy | 3 |
| 04/01/25 vs Calvary Chapel Academy | 2 |
| + 4 more games |
Jacob Hines and Keiran Cummings did most of the damage at the plate: Hines scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Cummings scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Palm Bay is 5-1 when Hines posts two or more runs, but 5-6 otherwise. Timothy Owens was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Palm Bay always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .583. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Palm Bay's win bumped their record up to 10-7. As for Calvary Chapel Academy, their defeat was their fifth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 2-14.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Palm Bay will challenge Titusville at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Pirates' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Terriers have averaged an impressive 6.9 runs per game this season. As for Calvary Chapel Academy, they will square off against Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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