IMG Academy had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the ten-run drubbing they dealt Hazel Green on Thursday. The IMG Academy Ascenders blew past the Hazel Green Trojans 16-6. With that win, the Ascenders brought their scoring average up to 8 runs per game.
Daiki Mochizuki looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Sean Gamble, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one triple. What's more, he posted two hits, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Josh Campbell, who went 1-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.
IMG Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .595. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Ascenders
| 02/27/25 vs Hazel Green | 16-6 |
| 02/21/25 vs George Jenkins | 1-0 |
| 02/17/25 vs Lakeland Christian | 10-0 |
| 02/12/25 vs Lakewood Ranch | 5-1 |
The victory keeps them at an undefeated 4-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.0 runs over those games. As for Hazel Green, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
IMG Academy will be playing in front of their home fans against Braden River at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. IMG Academy's pitching crew has only allowed 1.8 runs per game this season, so Braden River's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Hazel Green, they will venture away from home to take on Hartselle at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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