Jupiter Wave’s effort to come back from down six runs in the sixth inning came up just short, as they fell 11-9 to Juno Beach Loggerheads on Saturday. Jupiter Wave scored eight runs in the failed comeback on a triple by Jack Keiser in the sixth, a home run by Jordan Zilka in the sixth, a single by Blake Mial in the sixth, a passed ball during Troy Hamilton’s at bat in the seventh, a sacrifice fly by Robert Curbelo III in the eighth, and a single by Mial in the eighth.
Jupiter Wave couldn’t keep up with Juno Beach Loggerheads early in the game. Juno Beach Loggerheads took the lead on a single in the first inning.
Juno Beach Loggerheads got things started in the first inning when Bruno Ghisellini singled on a 0-1 count, scoring two runs.
Jupiter Wave notched five runs in the sixth inning. Jupiter Wave big bats were led by Keiser, Zilka, and Mial, who each had RBIs in the inning.
Juno Beach Loggerheads scored three runs in the sixth inning. Juno Beach Loggerheads scored its runs on a home run by Landon LeBlanc.
Spencer Oliver was credited with the victory for Juno Beach Loggerheads. He went five innings, allowing one run on two hits and striking out seven. Dylan Symonds, Carter Huffman, and Christian Mracna all put in work in relief out of the bullpen, steering their team towards the victory.
Ryan Lashley took the loss for Jupiter Wave. He surrendered three runs on three hits over three innings, striking out six and walking one.
Jupiter Wave socked one home run on the day. Zilka went yard in the sixth inning.
Jupiter Wave totaled eight hits in the game. Keiser and Mial each collected multiple hits for Jupiter Wave. Keiser went 3-for-3 at the plate to lead Jupiter Wave in hits.
Tim Bouchard led Juno Beach Loggerheads with three hits in five at bats.