Jupiter falls short despite six unanswered runs

Daniel Castano took the hill for his 7^th start of the season. The night started rocky for Castano and co., with Charlotte striking in the first inning on an RBI single to take a 1-0 lead.
The Stone Crabs than scored one run in the 3^rd inning to go ahead 2-0.
Jupiter had the bases loaded in the 4^th inning, but could not plate any runs.

In the 5^th, Charlotte took advantage of Jupiter's fielding mistakes, scoring four runs to go on top 6-0.
Another run would be added for the Stone Crabs in the 6^th to take a commanding 7-0 lead.
With just two hits through the first five inning, the Hammerheads bats came to life in the 6^th inning. Justin twine singled with the bases loaded, scoring Eric Guttierrez to make it 7-1.
Next batter, Rodrigo Ayarza got under the ball just enough to miss a home run, instead drove in Riley Mahan on a sacrifice fly to get within five runs, 7-2.
Roy Morales than came home on a wild pitch to cut the deficit to four runs, with two more runners in scoring position.
With two outs and two strikes, Brian Miller ripped a single to left, scoring Twine and Anfernee Seymour to make it 7-5.
Jupiter would make it a one run ballgame with a Morales sacrifice fly to score Guttierrez in the 7^th, but were unable to get any closer, falling to the Stone Crabs for the second straight night, 7-6.
The series finale is set for 5:30 p.m. Saturday night at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium.