ports Marauders Beat Hammerheads 6-3

Jose Osuna (SecondShotPhoto.com)

BRADENTON — The Marauders (7-8) ripped a season-high 19 hits while taking Thursday’s series opener 6-3 against the Jupiter Hammerheads (6-9) at Roger Dean Stadium. RF Jose Osuna went 4-for-4 at the plate with two doubles and a walk for the Marauders.

RHP Matt Benedict (2-0) won his second straight start against Jupiter with five strong innings and six strikeouts. Three Marauders pitchers combined to strike out 10 Hammerheads.

The game began at 6:38 p.m., under cloudy skies, 76 degrees, wind blowing 8 mph from right to left. The 19 hits was the most for the Marauders since their 21 hit performance at Brevard County on June 4, 2012. Matt Benedict matched his highest strikeout total as a Marauder with six and fell one shy of his career high. Jose Osuna recorded his fourth four-hit game as a Marauder. The 16 runners left on base were a season high.

Tonight, the Marauders continue their series against the Hammerheads at 6:35 p.m. LHP Cody Dickson will make his fourth start for the Marauders while RHP Ryan Newell will be on the hill for the Hammerheads. Live streaming audio will be available online at www.BradentonMarauders.com and via the TuneIn App.