Monsignor Farrell was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell just short of the IMG Academy Royal Ascenders by a score of 3-2.
For IMG Academy Royal's part, Kaes Carter looked comfortable as he tossed four innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Carter has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Ant Martin, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.
Monsignor Farrell's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for IMG Academy Royal, their win bumped their record up to 5-9.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Monsignor Farrell will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against Seacrest Country Day at 1:00 p.m. Seacrest Country Day is coming into the game with three straight defeats at home, meaning Monsignor Farrell will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for IMG Academy Royal, they will head out on the road to face off against Lake Wales at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. IMG Academy Royal's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Lake Wales' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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