Story by Narrative Science.

The Phipps Park Barracudas (5-4) refused to relinquish the lead after grabbing it early against the Florida Pokers (1-3), recording a 7-1 victory on Wednesday at Forrest Hill H.S.

The game was decided quickly as the Phipps Park Barracudas exerted their will early with five runs in the first three innings.

A two-run single by Cory Slater in the first inning fueled the Phipps Park Barracudas' offense early.

Joseph Strzelecki brought the heat against the Florida Pokers during his outing. The Florida Pokers managed just two hits off of Strzelecki, who allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out four during his three innings of work.

The Phipps Park Barracudas couldn't get anything going as long as Jonathan Gonzalez was pitching. The Phipps Park Barracudas managed just one hit off of Gonzalez, who allowed no earned runs, walked two and struck out one during his three innings of work.

Miguel Castellanos improved to 1-0 on the year by picking up the win for the Phipps Park Barracudas. Castellanos struck out four, walked two and gave up two hits.

Andy Garcia ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his first loss of the year. He lasted just three innings, walked three, struck out three, and allowed five runs.