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Chen Dominates as Hammerheads Complete Homestand Sweep

Rain delay ends game in 5th inning
April 22, 2018

In the bottom half of the first inning, Hammerheads Joe Dunand scored on a bases loaded walk to take the 1-0 lead. Jupiter was unable to do any more damage in the inning. Wei-Yin Chen was in the zone from the first pitch. Through the first two innings, he tossed

In the bottom half of the first inning, Hammerheads Joe Dunand scored on a bases loaded walk to take the 1-0 lead. Jupiter was unable to do any more damage in the inning.
Wei-Yin Chen was in the zone from the first pitch. Through the first two innings, he tossed 27 pitches, 26 of which were strikes.

His dominance continued throughout the game, until Mother Nature took over in the bottom half of the 5th inning.
Chen's final line: 5 IP. 2 H. 0 R. 7 K.
The game would eventually be called due to rain. With Jupiter at bat in the 5th inning and in the lead, the game was awarded to the Hammerheads.
After consecutive series sweeps, Jupiter has now won eight straight and 13 of their last 14.
The Hammerheads will act as the visiting team Monday, April 23rd, for a three game series against Palm Beach before beginning a seven game home stand with Bradenton and Daytona.