True North Classical Academy easily dispatched Port Charlotte on Thursday, but unfortunately both the margin and the ultimate result were a different story in this one. The Titans fell just short of the Island Coast Gators by a score of 8-6 on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Titans have suffered since April 1, 2025.
True North Classical Academy got a good showing from Aiden Santana, who pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Santana has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one walk in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Kash Ojeda made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and one run. Ernie Velasco also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
True North Classical Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 11-7. As for Island Coast, their victory was their 20th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 16-2.
Looking ahead, True North Classical Academy will welcome Doral Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Island Coast, they will head out on the road to face off against Mariner at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Gators' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Tritons have averaged an impressive 8.9 runs per game this season.
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