The IMG Academy Navy Ascenders will take on the First Baptist Academy Lions at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (IMG Academy Navy 3.4, First Baptist Academy 3) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Having struggled with six losses in a row, IMG Academy Navy turned things around against Bradenton Christian on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-3 win over the Panthers.
Joonho Song
| 03/28/25 @ Bradenton Christian | 2 |
| 03/07/25 vs Zephyrhills | 2 |
| 02/11/25 vs Central Pointe Christian Academy | 2 |
| 03/18/25 vs St. Petersburg Catholic | 1 |
| 03/03/25 vs Bradenton Christian | 1 |
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Joonho Song made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Furthermore, he didn't allow a single walk, the first time he has blanked an opponent since back in February. He was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. IMG Academy Navy is undefeated when Song posts two or more stolen bases, but 6-7 otherwise.
Song wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jeffrey Nepa, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI and one double. That's the most RBI Nepa has posted since March 1st.
Meanwhile, First Baptist Academy has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging three runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Thursday. They fell 11-6 to Cooper City.
IMG Academy Navy's victory was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 9-7. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 3.75 runs across that stretch. As for First Baptist Academy, their defeat ended a six-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 13-6.
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