Jupiter takes one in doubleheader vs. Tampa
Game 1Will Stewart stole the show in game one, throwing an impeccable game in the Jupiter Hammerheads 4-0 win over the Tampa Tarpons.Stewart tossed a complete 7-inning game for Jupiter, allowing just two hits on the mound and fanning striking out a season-high seven batters to earn the win, his
Game 1
Stewart tossed a complete 7-inning game for Jupiter, allowing just two hits on the mound and fanning striking out a season-high seven batters to earn the win, his sixth of the season.
This scoreless start was the lefty's third complete game of the year and his second in a row, coming off an eight-inning start last week, putting him in a first-place tie in the Florida State League for complete games.
The Hammerheads offense only recorded three hits on the night, but took advantage of several Tarpon mistakes in the bottom of the fourth to put four runs up.
Fortes scored on the
Game 2
Despite having much more success at the plate in game two, the Hammerheads couldn't rebound from a tough first inning and lost, 5-3.
The Hammerheads had an explosive third inning, starting with three consecutive hits: a double from Connor Scott, a single from JJ Bleday and a double from
Bleday was the only Hammerhead with a multi-hit game tonight, going 2-3 with a run and walk.
Braley held off tampa for the second through fifth inning, allowing just one hit until the sixth, when two consecutive doubles put their fifth run up.
Jupiter put two on base to start off the seventh, but ultimately stranded them, a pattern that hurt them throughout the game. Despite recording eight hits, Jupiter had trouble getting runners home and left a total of ten runners on base in game two, ultimately losing game two, 5-3.
The Hammerheads play their last home game of the season tomorrow at 6:30pm at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Don't miss your last change to cartch the 'Heads at home. For tickets, go to jupiterhammerheads.com/tickets.