IMG Academy Silver was the 5-3 winner over Palmetto when they last played one another back in March of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The IMG Academy Silver Ascenders fell just short of the Palmetto Panthers by a score of 3-1 on Thursday.
IMG Academy Silver got a good showing from Kane Garcia, who tossed two innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks).
On the hitting side, IMG Academy Silver saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Griffin Boesen, who went 1-for-2 with a double.
On Palmetto's side, Lucas Ramirez looked comfortable as he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits over four innings pitched.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Ryan Ortega, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
IMG Academy Silver has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-7 record this season. As for Palmetto, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 9-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. IMG Academy Silver will take on Northside Methodist Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The last five games IMG Academy Silver has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Palmetto, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Braddock at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. Braddock will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Palmetto surely won't give up without a fight.
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