While IMG Academy Blue put up some runs on Monday, the same can't be said for DeSoto County. The Ascenders were the clear victors by a 10-0 margin over the Bulldogs. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Ascenders considering their one-run performance the match before.
Kapono Kaha'i looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because IMG Academy Blue is 4-2 when he allows at most two earned runs, but 6-7 otherwise.
Charles Chenail
| 04/07/25 @ DeSoto County | 4 |
| 04/02/25 vs Central Pointe Christian Academy | 1 |
| 03/31/25 @ Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate | 1 |
| 02/14/25 vs Central Pointe Christian Academy | 1 |
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Charles Chenail, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI, one run, and one double. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Carson Flanagan, who scored three runs while going 2-for-4.
IMG Academy Blue kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as DeSoto County only managed five hits.
IMG Academy Blue is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a massive bump to their 10-9 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.8 runs over those games. As for DeSoto County, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-15 record this season.
IMG Academy Blue will square off against Fort Myers at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for DeSoto County, they will challenge Avon Park at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
