The IMG Academy Gold Ascenders will face off against the Naples Golden Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
Last Wednesday, IMG Academy Gold wound up with the same score they had in their last game (6-4), but sadly the team found themselves on the wrong side of the score this time.
IMG Academy Gold got a good showing from Miguel Barajas, who pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Barajas has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than two hits any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, IMG Academy Gold saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Cade Hudmon, who scored a run while going 1-for-3. Dylan Galloway also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Meanwhile, Naples was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-6 heartbreaker at the hands of Community School of Naples.
IMG Academy Gold's loss dropped their record down to 10-10. As for Naples, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-13.
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