Baseball Recap: Palmetto Tigers vs. Inspiration Academy Lions
Palmetto entered their tilt with Inspiration Academy with four consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with five. They came out on top against the Inspiration Academy Lions by a score of 12-9 on Thursday. That's more bragging rights for Palmetto, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Trey Lawrence made a splash while hitting and pitching. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also only allowed one walk). Lawrence has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Lawrence was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Jayden Peters was incredible, scoring three runs while going 3-for-5. Another player making a difference was Jackson Moates, who scored two runs while going 3-for-5.
Like Palmetto, Inspiration Academy also got a great game from a two-way player: Jackson Bradley. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Bradley was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Blake Miller was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Cooper Middleton was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Palmetto is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last nine matches, which provided a nice bump to their 8-6 record this season. As for Inspiration Academy, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 10-5.
Palmetto will head out on the road to take on Riverview Sarasota at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Inspiration Academy, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Reborn Christian Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Inspiration Academy is facing Reborn Christian Academy at the right time seeing as Reborn Christian Academy is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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