Jupiter Takes Series with 11-7 Victory over St. Lucie Saturday Evening in Marathon Game

JUPITER, FL - It took a season-high three hours and 42 minutes, but the Jupiter Hammerheads (47-42, 11-12) hung on to defeat the St. Lucie Mets (30-59, 8-15) by a final score of 11-7 on Saturday evening at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. With the victory, the Hammerheads take the series and improve to 14-6 against the Mets this season. Ryan Ignoffo finished with a career-best five hits and went 5-for-5 with an RBI, a walk, and three runs scored reaching base a total of six times.

After a scoreless top of the first inning, the Hammerheads got right to work with the bats in the bottom of the frame off of Mets' starting pitcher Ernesto Mercedes (L, 0-11). Jupiter sent nine men to the plate to score four runs thanks to RBI singles from Ignoffo and Davis Bradshaw and an RBI double from Spencer Bramwell to give the Hammerheads the early 4-0 lead. Jupiter added another run in the bottom of the second with Colby Shade scoring on a wild pitch in the second inning and Shade driving in a run on a sacrifice fly in the third inning which gave the Sharks a 6-0 lead.

It wasn't until the top of the fourth inning that St. Lucie had an answer against Jupiter starting pitcher Jake Brooks (W, 8-1) as Willy Fanas hit an RBI single to cut the lead to 6-1. However, Jupiter provided an immediate response as Jordan McCants drew a walk with the bases loaded to make it a 7-1 Hammerheads lead.

With two outs in the top of the fifth inning, Yohairo Cuevas hit a two-RBI triple to cut into the Jupiter lead to make it 7-3. Brooks finished his start with five innings pitched and three earned runs allowed. It is only the third time this season that Brooks had allowed three earned runs or more in a game.

The Hammerheads managed to get those two runs back with three of their own in the bottom of the fifth inning as Junior Sanchez and Kemp Alderman each had an RBI single and Angelo DiSpigna notched a sacrifice fly to put Jupiter in double-digits. Jupiter capped their scoring three innings later in the bottom of the eighth inning when Alderman hit a sacrifice fly for his second RBI of the night to make it 11-3 in favor of the Hammerheads.

The Mets made one last effort to comeback in the ballgame by scoring four runs in the top of the ninth inning, but it was not enough as the Hammerheads held on for the 11-7 victory to win the series on Saturday evening.

Brooks ended the day leading the Florida State League in wins (8), ERA (1.75), WHIP (0.89), Opposing batting average (.196) and innings (87 2/3).

Of the four games in which Jupiter scored at least 10 runs, three have come against St. Lucie. The Hammerheads also drew a season-high 12 walks in the ballgame. Eight of the nine hitters in the starting lineup had at least one hit while all nine batters reached base at least once. Alderman and Bradshaw each had two RBIs while Shade led the team with four runs scored

Jupiter looks to complete the sweep in the series finale against St. Lucie on Sunday, July 21st with first pitch scheduled for noon. Keyner Benitez is scheduled to make the start on the mound for the Hammerheads with Walin Castillo scheduled to pitch out of the bullpen.

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS AT ROGER DEAN CHEVROLET STADIUM**:**

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Dog Day: Enjoy baseball with man’s best friend for another “Dog Day” on Friday, July 26th when the Jupiter Hammerheads host the Daytona Tortugas at 6:30 p.m. All dogs get in free if their owners have a game ticket.

Space Night: Blast off into the final frontier for “Space Night” at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium on Saturday, July 27th when the Jupiter “Gas Giants” host the Daytona Tortugas at 6:00 p.m. Enjoy baseball while learning about STEM and space exploration. There will be real rocket artifacts on the concourse and an augmented reality experience to make you feel like you are in space.

Back to School Night: Parents, bring your kids to the ballpark for “Back to School Night” presented by FPL on Saturday, August 3rd when the Palm Beach Cardinals host the Bradenton Marauders at 6:00 p.m. The first 500 kids will receive a Cardinals backpack and be sure to get to the ballpark early to get your school supplies throughout the concourse.

Noble Meyer/Masyn Winn Bobblehead Giveaways: You won’t want to miss out on two limited-edition collectors’ items. On Saturday, August 10th, the Jupiter Hammerheads host the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels at 6:00 p.m. where the first 500 fans will receive a mini Noble Meyer bobblehead presented by Gordon and Partners. On Saturday, August 31st, the Palm Beach Cardinals host the Daytona Tortugas at 6:00 p.m. where the first 500 fans will receive a mini Masyn Winn bobblehead presented by Window Gang. Fans have the option of purchasing a guaranteed bobblehead package for $40 which gets you both mini bobbleheads and a reserved box ticket to both games. Visit the ticket office or call Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium for more information.

Women Run the Diamond: Come to Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium for “Women Run the Diamond Night” on Saturday, August 17^th when the Jupiter Hammerheads and Palm Beach Cardinals take the field at 6:00 p.m. There will be a women expo beginning at 5:00 p.m. with a chance to meet-and-greet women throughout the game and industry. Nominate women of the community by going to rogerdeanchevroletstadium.com/women-run-the-diamond with six winners being selected to be recognized pregame and treated to a suite and behind-the-scenes tour.

Baseball and Brews: Combine beer and baseball for “Baseball and Brews Night” presented by Southern Eagle Distributing on Saturday, August 24th when the Jupiter Hammerheads host the Daytona Tortugas at 6:00 p.m. With a special $30 ticket ($35 at the gate), it includes admittance to the craft beer tasting event from 5:00-7:00 p.m., souvenir tasting mug, and a seat at the game. Plus, there will be fireworks after the game.

Dog Day: Be sure to bring your dog to Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium for the final Dog Day of 2024 on Friday, August 30th when the Palm Beach Cardinals host the Daytona Tortugas at 6:30 p.m. All dogs get in free if their owners have a game ticket.

Dollar Night: End the season on a night dedicated to dollar deals and baseball for “Dollar Night” at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium on Saturday, September 7th at 6:00 p.m. when the Palm Beach Cardinals and the Jupiter Hammerheads hit the diamond.

About Jupiter Stadium, LTD:

Opening in 1998, the 110-acre complex/stadium is specially designed to house two Major League and two Minor League Baseball Teams. The stadium is home to the Miami Marlins and the St. Louis Cardinals for Spring Training. The Florida State League’s Jupiter Hammerheads (Class A Affiliate of the Miami Marlins) and Palm Beach Cardinals (Class A Affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals) make their home at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium from April through September. This year-round facility can accommodate the smallest birthday party to the largest corporate outing, while never forgetting that each and every fan is our most important product.