Bridges Prep's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They walked away with a 9-4 win over the Thomas Heyward Academy Rebels. For the Buccaneers, this counts as revenge for the 12-1 victory the Rebels walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2021.
Tavin Almendarez
| 03/20/25 vs Thomas Heyward Academy | 7 |
| 03/11/25 vs Whale Branch | 3 |
| 03/26/24 vs Whale Branch | 3 |
| 03/19/24 @ Jefferson Davis Academy | 3 |
| 04/23/24 @ Coastal HomeSchool | 2 |
Tavin Almendarez was a major factor no matter where he played. He struck out seven batters over 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Those seven strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-2. He also hit a double, marking his first of the season.
In other pitching news, Layton Tillotson looked comfortable as he pitched 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Dakari Greene, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in April of 2024. Blake Fridley also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
Bridges Prep pushed their record up to 4-1 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.0 runs over those games. As for Thomas Heyward Academy, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bridges Prep will welcome Barnwell at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Barnwell's pitching crew has only allowed 2.7 runs per game this season, so Bridges Prep's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Thomas Heyward Academy, they will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Colleton Prep Academy at 6:00 p.m. on the 31st.
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