Foundation Academy proved they can win big last Monday (they won by 15) and on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Poinciana Eagles 4-2. That's more bragging rights for the Lions, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Foundation Academy got a great performance from Ethan Pate as he struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. Pate has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Anthony Miceli, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April of 2024. Barak Boston was another key player, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Foundation Academy has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-7 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.0 runs on average over those games. As for Poinciana, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-8.
Coming up, Foundation Academy will take on Mount Dora Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Lions' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bulldogs have averaged an impressive 7.9 runs per game this season. As for Poinciana, they will face off against Lake Nona at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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