The Making Waves Academy Marlins will square off against the Bentley Phoenix at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Making Waves Academy has now lost eight straight dating back to last season, leaving the team hunting for their first win since May 16.
Making Waves Academy lost 15-3 to Ygnacio Valley on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, Bentley had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They put the hurt on Richmond with a sharp 20-2 victory on Thursday. The Phoenix's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Bentley got a massive performance out of Miles Makie, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with four stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Makie is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's snagged at least one every time he's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Braden Owen, who went 4-for-5 with four stolen bases, three runs, and one double.
Bentley always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .766. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Bentley's win bumped their record up to 2-4. As for Making Waves Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-7.
Everything went Making Waves Academy's way against Bentley in their previous meeting back in May of 2025, as Making Waves Academy made off with an 8-1 victory. Do the Marlins have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Phoenix turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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