Jupiter Hammerheads News: August 9 - August 15, 2024

The Jupiter Hammerheads, a Minor League Baseball team, have had a mixed performance over the past week. Here are some highlights and low points from their recent games:

Recent Wins

- Victory Over St. Lucie: The Hammerheads completed a sweep of the St. Lucie Mets with a 14-9 victory, marking their second sweep of the season. This game saw a season-high 14 runs and 17 hits for Jupiter.

- Series Win Over St. Lucie: Before the sweep, Jupiter took the series with an 11-7 win over St. Lucie in a marathon game that lasted three hours and 42 minutes.

- Walk-Off Victory: Jordan McCants hit a walk-off double in the 10th inning to give Jupiter a 5-4 victory over St. Lucie.

- Double Header Sweep: The Hammerheads also swept a double header against St. Lucie, winning both games 4-0 and 5-0, respectively.

Recent Losses

- Loss to Ft. Myers: The Hammerheads dropped the series finale to Ft. Myers 5-4 in 10 innings, despite Walin Castillo's four scoreless innings prior to a lightning delay.

- Series Loss to Ft. Myers: Jupiter fell to Ft. Myers 6-3, dropping the series and moving to 2-5 in August.

- Swept by Palm Beach: The Hammerheads were swept by the Palm Beach Cardinals, losing 6-0 and 2-0 in consecutive games.

Notable Performances

- Eliazar Dishmey: Dishmey had a standout performance with a five-inning, no-run, seven-strikeout outing, earning him Florida State League Pitcher of the Week honors.

- Jake Brooks: Brooks pitched a complete game one-hitter against St. Lucie, earning him Florida State League Pitcher of the Week honors as well.

Conclusion

The Jupiter Hammerheads have shown resilience and strength in their recent games, particularly against St. Lucie. However, they have also faced challenges, especially against Ft. Myers and Palm Beach. The team's performance has been a mix of highs and lows, reflecting the competitive nature of Minor League Baseball.