There's no place like home for Inspiration Academy, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Saturday. They put the hurt on the Bradenton Christian Panthers with a sharp 13-0 win on Monday. That 13 run margin sets a new team best for the Lions this season.
Emma Szabo was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). That's the fewest hits she has allowed since back in April of 2024. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. What's more, she posted three RBI, the most she's had over her last 12 contests.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Avery Bouquin, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. That home run marked the first that she launched this season. Alexis McInerney was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-2.
Inspiration Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .545. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Bradenton Christian only posted an OBP of .000.
Lions
| 03/10/25 vs Bradenton Christian | 13-0 |
| 04/23/24 vs Tampa Catholic | 2-0 |
| 04/22/24 vs Palmetto | 8-1 |
| 03/15/24 vs Bradenton Christian | 10-0 |
| 03/04/24 vs Lakewood Ranch | 10-0 |
| + 3 more games |
Inspiration Academy pushed their record up to 7-4 with the victory, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.9 runs on average over those games. As for Bradenton Christian, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
Inspiration Academy wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 3-0 victory against Lake Wales on the 14th. As for Bradenton Christian, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, an 11-8 win against Lakeside Christian on the 11th.
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