IMG Academy White waltzed into their game on Friday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They walked away with a 10-5 win over Sunshine State Elite Academy. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 3-1 back in March.
Juho Lee looked comfortable as he pitched four innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Jake Madson and Owen Armstead did most of the damage at the plate: Madson scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Armstead scored two runs while going 2-for-4. IMG Academy White is 5-2 when Armstead posts two or more runs, but 4-9 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Avriel Tostado, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.
Ascenders
| 04/04/25 vs Sunshine State Elite Academy | 14 |
| 04/03/25 @ Gateway | 12 |
| 03/31/25 vs Prestonsburg | 9 |
| 03/25/25 vs Chaminade-Madonna | 5 |
| 03/24/25 vs Williamsburg | 9 |
| + 20 more games |
IMG Academy White kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in April of 2024.
IMG Academy White's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-11. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.3 runs on average over those games. As for Sunshine State Elite Academy, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. IMG Academy White will venture away from home to challenge Anclote at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Sunshine State Elite Academy, they will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against Inspiration Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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