Inspiration Academy was the 8-7 winner over IMG Academy Gray when they last played one another back in April of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Inspiration Academy Lions wound up on the wrong side of a rough 11-2 walloping at the hands of the IMG Academy Gray Ascenders on Thursday.
Inspiration Academy saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Max Prejda, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Ty Harvey, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
On IMG Academy Gray's side, Truett Weninger looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Weninger has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, IMG Academy Gray got a massive performance out of Patrick Niehus, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Grant Wilson was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Inspiration Academy's defeat was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 16-14. As for IMG Academy Gray, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven contests, which provided a nice bump to their 16-7 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Inspiration Academy will take on Sunshine State Elite Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Inspiration Academy is facing Sunshine State Elite Academy at the right time seeing as Sunshine State Elite Academy is stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for IMG Academy Gray, they will be playing at home against Hollins at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. IMG Academy Gray's pitching crew has only allowed 2.7 runs per game this season, so Hollins' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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