Tampa Prep had a rough season last year, but they look ready to turn that poor record around this year. They took a 4-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Baker County Wildcats on Thursday.
Ignacio Gonzalez was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
On Baker County's side, Colson Altman tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run while striking out nine over six innings pitched. Altman has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts every time he's pitched this season. Blane Chauncey picked up the save, pitching an inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks).
On the hitting side, Daylon Adams was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
Tampa Prep's defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 8-4. As for Baker County, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 6-4 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Tampa Prep will take on Mount Dora Christian Academy at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Mount Dora Christian Academy is coming into the contest with four straight victories at home, so Tampa Prep will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Baker County, they will head out on the road to face off against Berkeley Prep at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Baker County's pitching crew has only allowed 2.4 runs per game this season, so Berkeley Prep's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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