Cocoa's varsity baseball team dropped an 8-0 decision to Cocoa Beach on March 17 at a tournament held in the Cocoa Beach area. The game, played at a local field, marked the fifth loss for the Tigers this season, extending their record to 5-12. Cocoa Beach, which improved to 17-12, outscored their rivals across all innings, with the Minutemen scoring three runs in the sixth and two in the seventh.
The Tigers managed just two hits and committed three errors in the loss. Cocoa Beach's pitching staff held the opposition to zero runs over seven innings, with the Minutemen's lineup delivering eight total hits. The game was part of a multi-school tournament, though specific details about the event's name or location were not listed in the report.
Cocoa coach B. Doty Flo, who provided the final score, did not comment publicly on the game's outcome. The loss comes as the Tigers continue to struggle in the early part of the season, while Cocoa Beach remains a competitive force in the region.
The game was the first of two scheduled matchups between the teams this season, with the second set for April 5 at Cocoa High School. Fans and local sports observers will be watching closely to see if the Tigers can rebound from the shutout.