Space Coast entered their matchup against Merritt Island on Thursday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Space Coast Vipers took an 8-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Merritt Island Mustangs. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since April 12, 2021, but that streak is no more.
Space Coast saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Olivia St. Germain, who scored a run and stole Two bases. while going 1-for-3. Another was Abby Minear, who went 1-for-4 with one triple and one run.
Space Coast suffered their first home defeat, dropping their record down to 6-4. As for Merritt Island, their win bumped their record up to 3-4.
Space Coast will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Cocoa Beach at 7:15 p.m. on March 25th. Cocoa Beach is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.8 runs per game this season. Merritt Island also won't see the field for a while: their next game is against Titusville at 7:15 p.m. on March 25th.
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