Baseball Recap: Gulf Coast HEAT Comes Up Short

Gulf Coast HEAT lost against Foundation Christian Academy back in April of 2024, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. Gulf Coast HEAT lost 17-3 to the Foundation Christian Academy Panthers. Gulf Coast HEAT has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Kevin McNulty

Stolen Base (Career)

02/27/25 vs Foundation Christian Academy	3
04/02/24 @ Sarasota Christian	2
02/18/25 vs Riverview Academy of Math and Science	1
04/08/24 vs Bayshore	1
03/14/24 @ Bayshore	1

Kevin McNulty put in work no matter where he played. He pitched 4.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. McNulty was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in stolen bases.

McNulty wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Andrew Blunden, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Blunden also hit a double, marking his first of the season.

Gulf Coast HEAT's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Foundation Christian Academy, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Gulf Coast HEAT will head out to challenge Keswick Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Gulf Coast HEAT has given up an average of 12.5 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week. As for Foundation Christian Academy, they are taking a road trip to take on Victory Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.