First Baptist Academy came out on top against Naples on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run seventh inning. The Lions took their matchup against the Golden Eagles 5-1. The Lions have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Golden Eagles, too.
Joey DeSalvo spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, Jack Wise was excellent, going 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
First Baptist Academy's win bumped their record up to 5-2. As for Naples, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-7.
Coming up, First Baptist Academy will welcome Mariner at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Lions' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Tritons have averaged an impressive 6.1 runs per game this season. As for Naples, they will venture away from home to face off against Palmetto Ridge at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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