Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask IMG Academy Gray). They were the clear victor by a 15-5 margin over the Sparkman Senators on Saturday. With that victory, the Ascenders brought their scoring average up to 7 runs per game.
Henry Britt looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only a hit over four innings pitched.
At the plate, IMG Academy Gray let Kenyatta Parker and Petyon Miller run wild. Parker scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2, while Miller scored three runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Parker also put up two hits, which were his first of the season. Another player making a difference was JD Westveld, who went 1-for-4 with two runs and one triple.
Ascenders
| 03/01/25 vs Sparkman | 56.2% |
| 03/01/25 vs Gardendale | 41.2% |
| 02/28/25 vs Huntsville | 34.4% |
| 02/27/25 vs Mobile Christian | 27.3% |
| 02/21/25 @ Northside Christian | 40.8% |
| + 15 more games |
IMG Academy Gray always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .562. The last time their OBP was this high was back in March of 2024.
IMG Academy Gray's win bumped their record up to 6-3. As for Sparkman, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-5 record this season.
IMG Academy Gray will face off against Inspiration Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Sparkman, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 10-7 defeat against Helena on the 1st.
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