- Both pitching staffs had their hands full on Thursday in a high-scoring affair where Parkland Sharks bested Jupiter Wave, 18-6.
- The Jupiter Wave struggled to put runs on the board and had a tough time defensively containing Parkland Sharks, giving up 18 runs.
- Jupiter Wave took an early lead in the second inning. Christian Walzak drove in two when Walzak singled.
- Parkland Sharks took the lead for good with eight runs in the fifth inning. In the fifth Aaron Williams singled on a 2-0 count, scoring one run, Jordan King singled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run, Drew Jemison drew a walk, scoring one run, Drew Guerra doubled on a 0-1 count, scoring two runs, and Brock Kauffman singled on a 0-1 count, scoring two runs.
- Tyler Smith got the win for Parkland Sharks. The fireballer went four and two-thirds innings, allowing six runs on nine hits and striking out four. Christian Mracna and Nick Taplett entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief.
- Dwayne Sumler took the loss for Jupiter Wave. Sumler allowed five hits and six runs walking one.
- Luke LeMond started the game for Jupiter Wave. The pitcher allowed two hits and one run over four innings, striking out three and walking one
- Jupiter Wave racked up ten hits in the game. Cole Kosco and Joshua Diaz-Pitre each racked up multiple hits for Jupiter Wave. Kosco led Jupiter Wave with three hits in three at bats.
- Parkland Sharks racked up 19 hits. Kauffman, King, Guerra, Andrew Bianco, Rafael Diaz, Nick Nevins, Brandon Sherwood, and Williams all had multiple hits for Parkland Sharks.
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