IMG Academy Blue lost to Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate back in April of 2019, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The IMG Academy Blue Ascenders put the hurt on the Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate Phoenix with a sharp 11-1 win. With that victory, the Ascenders brought their scoring average up to 6.8 runs per game.
Brooks Bartram looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Carson Flanagan, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Alex Hernandez Morales also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
Ascenders
| 02/28/25 vs Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate | 51.5% |
| 02/27/25 vs Sunshine State Elite Academy | 35.3% |
| 02/25/25 @ LaBelle | 35.3% |
| 02/21/25 @ Zephyrhills | 32.4% |
| 02/14/25 vs Central Pointe Christian Academy | 41.4% |
| + 13 more games |
IMG Academy Blue always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .515. The last time their OBP was this high was back in March of 2024.
IMG Academy Blue's win bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate, they dropped their record down to 0-6 with the loss, which was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. IMG Academy Blue will welcome Inspiration Academy Red at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. IMG Academy Blue is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season. As for Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate, they will be playing at home against Indian Rocks Christian at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate has given up an average of 10.8 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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