On Thursday, the IMG Academy Navy Ascenders suffered a rough 9-1 loss at the hands of the Somerset Academy Panthers.
IMG Academy Navy got a good showing from Baker Riffle, who pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
At the plate, IMG Academy Navy saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Mak Moorefield, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and an RBI.
On Somerset Academy's side, Bradyn Hubacheck looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk).
On the hitting side, Alan Sanchez was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. Tristan Sierra was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
IMG Academy Navy has been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-8 record this season. As for Somerset Academy, their win bumped their record up to 7-9.
IMG Academy Navy will be playing at home against Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate is coming into the game with four straight defeats on the road, meaning IMG Academy Navy will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Somerset Academy, they will square off against Sagemont at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Sagemont is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
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