Gameday Preview: Jupiter Hammerheads vs Palm Beach Frozen Iguanas

Palm Beach looks to extend win streak against division rival Jupiter

Apr. 18, 2026 at 8:18pm

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The Palm Beach Frozen Iguanas are riding high after a 5-2 win over the Jupiter Hammerheads last night, and they'll look to continue their winning ways as the two teams face off again tonight. Palm Beach's Jonathan Mejia hit a home run in the 5th inning to spark a late-game rally, while Cam Nickens and Christian Martin reached base multiple times. Pitcher Jacob Odle will make his first start of the season for the Iguanas, coming off a strong outing in his previous start.

Why it matters

This is an important divisional matchup between two teams looking to gain ground in the standings. Palm Beach is hoping to build momentum after snapping a losing streak, while Jupiter will try to bounce back from last night's defeat.

The details

In last night's 5-2 win, Mejia's 5th inning home run kicked off a streak of scoring for the Iguanas through the 6th and 7th innings. Nickens and Martin each reached base three times with two hits and a walk, while Birge and Gurevitch turned their walks into runs. Tonight, Odle will make his first start of the season after appearing twice in relief earlier this month, including a strong four-inning outing on April 12 with six strikeouts and no walks.

  • Last night, the Frozen Iguanas defeated the Hammerheads 5-2.
  • Tonight's game is scheduled for April 18, 2026.

The players

Jonathan Mejia

The Frozen Iguanas' designated hitter who hit a home run in the 5th inning of last night's game.

Cam Nickens

The Frozen Iguanas' outfielder who reached base three times with two hits and a walk in last night's game.

Christian Martin

The Frozen Iguanas' infielder who also reached base three times with two hits and a walk in last night's game.

Jacob Odle

The Frozen Iguanas' starting pitcher tonight, making his first start of the season after two strong relief appearances earlier this month.

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What’s next

Tonight's game will be an important test for the Frozen Iguanas as they look to extend their winning streak and gain ground in the division standings.

The takeaway

The Frozen Iguanas are riding high after snapping their losing streak, and they'll look to continue their momentum against a divisional rival. With a strong pitching performance from Odle and continued production from the heart of their lineup, Palm Beach has a chance to solidify their position in the standings.