Tampa Prep had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They put the hurt on the St. Francis Red Raiders with a sharp 10-2 victory on Tuesday. That's more bragging rights for Tampa Prep, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Liam Akins and Kyle Brill made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Akins tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Brill tossed 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Akins scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-3, while Brill scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Ignacio Gonzalez was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Will Jennewein, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Tampa Prep now has a winning record of 9-8. As for St. Francis, their defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 0-3.
Tampa Prep will be playing in front of their home fans against Calvary Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Calvary Christian will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Tampa Prep surely won't give up without a fight. As for St. Francis, they are on the road again on Wednesday to play Lake Region at 7:00 p.m. St. Francis is facing Lake Region at the right time seeing as Lake Region is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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