Baseball Recap: IMG Academy White Takes a Loss

Ascenders

Previous 5 Games

02/26/25 vs Inspiration Academy Red	11-12
02/21/25 vs Anclote	3-4
02/18/25 @ Bradenton Christian	10-0
02/12/25 @ Clewiston	1-2
04/25/24 vs Saint Stephen's Episcopal	15-0

IMG Academy White fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Inspiration Academy Red on Wednesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Inspiration Academy Red Lions by a score of 12-11. Even though they lost, the Ascenders' still made a splash at the plate and bumped their average scoring up to 6.2 runs per game (they're now ranked -1th in scoring overall).

IMG Academy White got a good showing from Charlie Rothbard, who tossed four innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits.

At the plate, Owen Armstead made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Rob Malmgren, who scored two runs while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.

This is the second loss in a row for IMG Academy White and nudges their season record down to 1-3.

IMG Academy White and Inspiration Academy Red's offenses will be put to the test in their next games. IMG Academy White and Four Corners (who has only given up 3.75 runs per game) will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Similarly, Inspiration Academy Red will square off against IMG Academy Blue at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, a squad that's only allowed 3.5 runs per game.