After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Jefferson Davis Academy, Bridges Prep was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Whale Branch Warriors a 15-0 shutout. With that victory, Bridges Prep brought their scoring average up to 6.6 runs per game.
Tavin Almendarez and Joab Stephens made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Almendarez pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). Meanwhile, Stephens tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. At bat, Almendarez scored a run while going 2-for-3, while Stephens scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Wesley Brown was a standout: he scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances. Will Swinney was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Bridges Prep's win bumped their record up to 2-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bridges Prep will take on Coastal HomeSchool at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Bridges Prep is facing Coastal HomeSchool at the right time seeing as Coastal HomeSchool is stuck on an 11-game losing streak. As for Whale Branch, they will head out on the road to challenge Branchville at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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