The Somerset Academy Panthers will challenge the IMG Academy Navy Ascenders at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Somerset Academy is coming into the game on a four-game losing streak.
On Wednesday, Somerset Academy suffered a rough 14-4 loss at the hands of Robinson.
Jon Mora was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Jorge Gonzalez, who went 1-for-2 with a stolen base and an RBI.
Meanwhile, the third road contest was the charm for IMG Academy Navy, as they earned their first road win of the season. They skirted past Washington-Liberty 3-2. The win was just what IMG Academy Navy needed coming off of a 13-3 defeat in their prior match.
IMG Academy Navy also got a great performance from Israel Jorro as he didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out six over five innings pitched.
On the hitting side, IMG Academy Navy saw nine different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Dylan Galloway, who went 1-for-1 with a double and an RBI.
Somerset Academy's loss dropped their record down to 6-9. As for IMG Academy Navy, their victory bumped their record up to 6-7.
Somerset Academy's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's matchup. Somerset Academy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for IMG Academy Navy, though, as they've been averaging only 0.9. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Somerset Academy continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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