There's no place like home for IMG Academy Gold, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Wednesday. They walked away with a 9-4 win over the Naples Golden Eagles on Friday.
Kevin Brinkworth
| 04/04/25 vs Naples | 5 |
| 03/05/25 vs Sunshine State Elite Academy | 4 |
| 02/28/25 @ Rockledge | 4 |
| 03/28/25 vs Montverde Academy | 3 |
| 02/21/25 vs Wiregrass Ranch | 2 |
IMG Academy Gold got a great performance from Kevin Brinkworth as he didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. The dominant performance also gave Brinkworth a new career-high in strikeouts (five).
On the hitting side, Mak Moorefield was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in March. Cade Hudmon was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
IMG Academy Gold pushed their record up to 11-10 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.3 runs over those games. As for Naples, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-14 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. IMG Academy Gold will welcome North Port at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Naples, they will be playing at home against IMG Academy Royal at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Ascenders' pitching crew has only allowed 3.1 runs per game this season, so the Golden Eagles' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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