IMG Academy Black can now show off eight landslide victories after their most recent match on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 13-2 margin over the Barron Collier Cougars. The victory was a breath of fresh air for IMG Academy Black as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Shin Kaitsuka looked comfortable as he pitched four innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, IMG Academy Black let Jayden Stroman and Max Charles loose on the outfield. Stroman went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple, while Charles scored a run while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Aidan Forrest, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
On Barron Collier's side, they saw one different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Alan Overmyer, who went 1-for-2 with an RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Casey Johnson, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
IMG Academy Black's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 14-4. As for Barron Collier, their defeat dropped their record down to 13-6.
IMG Academy Black will stay at home for another game and welcome Inspiration Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. IMG Academy Black is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season. As for Barron Collier, they will head out on the road to square off against Riverview Sarasota at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Riverview Sarasota will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Barron Collier surely won't give up without a fight.
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