The Pensacola Tigers will take on the Gulf Pointe Latin Gladiators at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Pensacola is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
Pensacola took a loss when they played away from home on Monday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They came out on top against Atmore Christian by a score of 9-4.
Thaddarius Witherspoon
| 02/20/25 vs Trinitas Christian | 5 |
| 04/01/25 vs Atmore Christian | 2 |
| 02/17/25 vs L.E.A.D. Academy | 2 |
| 02/10/25 vs West Florida Baptist Academy | 2 |
| 03/31/25 @ Booker T. Washington | 1 |
| + 4 more games |
The team relied heavily on Thaddarius Witherspoon, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in both of his plate appearances. He has become a key player for Pensacola: the team is 3-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 5-8 otherwise. Anthony Lubischer was another key player, going 1-for-2 with three RBI.
Meanwhile, Gulf Pointe Latin was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They lost 22-0 to Santa Rosa Christian.
Pensacola's win bumped their record up to 8-9. As for Gulf Pointe Latin, their loss dropped their record down to 0-7.
Gulf Pointe Latin's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Pensacola has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .433. It's a different story for Gulf Pointe Latin, though, as they've only averaged .287. Will they be able to contain Pensacola's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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