IMG Academy Gray blew Barron Collier out of the water the last time the pair played, but on Thursday Barron Collier got their revenge. The Ascenders fell just short of the Cougars by a score of 6-4. The Ascenders were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Cougars earlier this season, when they won 11-3.
IMG Academy Gray got a good showing from Norm Cherrett, who tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. That's the fewest hits Cherrett has allowed since back in March.
On the hitting side, JD Westveld made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. He also put up a home run, which was his first of the season.
IMG Academy Gray's loss dropped their record down to 14-9. As for Barron Collier, the win snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 17-6 record.
Coming up, IMG Academy Gray will challenge Inspiration Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Ascenders' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Lions have averaged an impressive 7.4 runs per game this season. As for Barron Collier, they will face off against American Heritage at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Cougars 3.6, the Stallions 3.9) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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