It may have taken ten innings to finish the job, but IMG Academy Navy ultimately got the result they hoped for on Wednesday. They had just enough and edged out the Countryside Cougars 7-6. Seven seems to be a good number for the Ascenders as the squad scooped up a win with the same number of runs in their previous game.
Joonho Song was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits over four innings pitched. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than two hits in six consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-4.
Omari Swinton
| 02/27/25 vs Oasis Christian | 4 |
| 03/01/25 vs Lakewood | 3 |
| 04/09/25 @ Countryside | 2 |
| 04/08/25 vs Sarasota Military Academy | 2 |
| 04/02/25 @ Wiregrass Ranch | 2 |
| + 7 more games |
In other batting news, Omari Swinton was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-5. He is becoming a predictor of IMG Academy Navy's success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is undefeated (and 6-9 when he doesn't).
IMG Academy Navy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
The victory made it two in a row for IMG Academy Navy and bumps their season record up to 13-9. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 7 runs in those games. As for Countryside, with the loss, they broke their five-game winning streak and moved their record to 16-7.
Coming up, IMG Academy Navy will take on Sunshine State Elite Academy at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. IMG Academy Navy is facing Sunshine State Elite Academy at the right time seeing as Sunshine State Elite Academy is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Countryside, they will face off against Northeast at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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