On Feb. 18, the Marathon Dolphins varsity baseball team opened its season with a preseason doubleheader at 3 and 6 p.m. against Miami’s Palmer Trinity School. Marathon split the two games with the Falcons, winning the first 4-3 but falling in the second, 7-2. The team will take on the Ransom Everglades Raiders on Friday, Feb. 25 at 6 p.m..
Freshman third baseman Bryan Broche (22) catches the ball for an out.Marathon catcher Gabriel Leal (6) fields a ball at the plate.Marathon’s Enmanuel Polanco (21) dives safely back to first base as the Falcon pitcher tries to pick him off.Marathon’s Enmanuel Polanco (21) dives safely back to first base as the Falcon pitcher tries to pick him off.Marathon’s shortstop Benjamin Hiller (5) waits on the throw as a Falcon steals second.Junior Ryan Yablon (7) pitches for the first win of the season.Photos by Barry Gaukel. See more game photos at www.shadypalmphotography.com.
