If IMG Academy was riding high off their 14-1 takedown of Lakeland last Saturday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The IMG Academy Ascenders fell 5-1 to the Central Pointe Christian Academy CPCA on Wednesday. IMG Academy was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Central Pointe Christian Academy apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2021.
IMG Academy got a good showing from Blake Larson, who struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. Larson has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, IMG Academy saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Andre Modugno, who went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
IMG Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 19-5. As for Central Pointe Christian Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 3-4.
IMG Academy will stay at home for another game and welcome Columbia at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. IMG Academy's pitching crew has only allowed 2.5 runs per game this season, so Columbia's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Central Pointe Christian Academy, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 4-1 loss vs. IMG Academy Silver on the 25th.
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