Inspiration Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 12-9 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Palmetto Tigers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Inspiration Academy of the 6-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Monday.
Jackson Bradley was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Bradley was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Blake Miller made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Max Prejda, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Like Inspiration Academy, Palmetto also got a great game from a two-way player: Trey Lawrence. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also only allowed one walk). Lawrence has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Lawrence was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Jayden Peters was incredible, scoring three runs while going 3-for-5. Jackson Moates was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-5.
Inspiration Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 10-5. As for Palmetto, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 8-6.
Inspiration Academy will be playing at home against Reborn Christian Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Inspiration Academy is facing Reborn Christian Academy at the right time seeing as Reborn Christian Academy is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Palmetto, they are on the road again on Tuesday to play Riverview Sarasota at 7:00 p.m.
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