Clewiston lost to IMG Academy Navy back in April of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Monday. The Tigers came out on top against the Ascenders by a score of 9-6. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Tigers as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Rocco Mann was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. What's more, he posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April of 2025. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one RBI.
In other batting news, Graysen Redish and Clayton Sparks did most of the damage at the plate: Redish got on base in three of his five plate appearances with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run, while Sparks went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. William Bussott also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
Clewiston's victory bumped their record up to 5-8. As for IMG Academy Navy, they moved to 8-2 with that defeat, which also ended their four-game winning streak.
Clewiston wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 6-3 loss against Island Coast on the 17th. As for IMG Academy Navy, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 12-5 defeat against Okeechobee on the 17th.
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