Hammerheads avoid rain to sweep Daytona
After a short rain delay, the Jupiter Hammerheads swept Daytona with a close win on Thursday night, their first sweep of the year that didn't include a game cancellation or postponement. Miami Marlins Drew Steckenrider pitched one inning to start the game. As part of an MLB Rehab Assignment, the
After a short rain delay, the Jupiter Hammerheads swept Daytona with a close win on Thursday night, their first sweep of the year that didn't include a game cancellation or postponement.
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Daytona took an early 1-0 lead in the 3rd, but once again Jupiter's bats were hot and ready for the win.
In the
Encarnacion was the only Hammerhead record and extrabase hit, with a double in the 1st. He finished the night 2-4.
Daytona responded with two runs in the top of the 6th, but the Hammerheads took advantage of a couple of errors to score two unearned runs in the bottom of the sixth, giving them the 4-3 lead they maintained until the game ended.
Taking over for Stewart, C.J. Carter pitched one a hitless, scoreless, walkless relief inning with two strikeouts.
The Hammerheads play the second half of their six-game homestand tonight with a series opener against the Florida Fire Frogs. First pitch is schedule for 6:30pm at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. For tickets, visit jupiterhammerheads.com/tickets.