Coastal HomeSchool posted their closest win since April 5th on Wednesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Bridges Prep Buccaneers, sneaking past 4-2. This was a revenge game for the Hurricanes: when they faced off against the Buccaneers back in March, they had to take a 3-1 defeat.
Jace Poppell was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in nine consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Coastal HomeSchool's success: when he posts at least three RBI the team is undefeated (and 7-15 when he doesn't).

Troy DeVoe
03/22/25 @ Augusta E | 4 |
04/17/25 @ Thomas Heyward Academy | 3 |
03/25/25 vs The Habersham School | 3 |
03/18/25 vs Step of Faith Christian Academy | 3 |
03/08/25 @ Providence Athletic Club | 3 |
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Poppell wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Troy DeVoe, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs. DeVoe has become a key player for Coastal HomeSchool: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 3-15 otherwise. J.W. Castongia was another, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one run.
Coastal HomeSchool hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post two or more strikeouts.
Coastal HomeSchool now has a winning record of 16-15. As for Bridges Prep, their loss dropped their record down to 10-6.
Looking ahead, Coastal HomeSchool will face off against Augusta E at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Hurricanes will need to watch out since the Eagles have now posted at least ten runs in their last five matchups. As for Bridges Prep, they will take on St. John's at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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