Vero Beach High School's baseball team fell 4-2 to Venice in the Class 7A state semifinals, ending their season. After taking a brief 2-1 lead in the sixth inning, Vero Beach allowed three runs in the bottom half as Venice rallied to secure the victory. The loss halted Vero's impressive 10-game winning streak and concluded their season with a 24-5 record. Despite being underdogs, Vero Beach nearly pulled off an upset against the No. 2 ranked team in the nation. The game took place at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers on May 15.

By the Numbers
  • Vero Beach finished the season with a record of 24 wins and 5 losses.
  • Venice improved their season record to 32 wins and 1 loss with this victory.
State of Play
  • Vero Beach briefly led the game 2-1 before Venice's comeback in the sixth inning.
  • Venice's lineup proved strong, scoring three runs in the closing moments of the game.
What's Next

Venice will advance to the state title game, facing the winner of the Hagerty vs. Stoneman Douglas matchup. Vero Beach, having concluded their season, will look to regroup for the next year.

Bottom Line

Despite a heartbreaking loss, Vero Beach's strong season highlights the potential for future success, as they showed resilience against a top-tier opponent. The team now shifts focus to rebuilding for the next season.