Somerset Academy came into Thursday's matchup having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They were the clear victor by a 9-1 margin over the IMG Academy Navy Ascenders. The victory was just what Somerset Academy needed coming off of a 14-4 defeat in their prior contest.
Bradyn Hubacheck looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk).
At the plate, Alan Sanchez was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Tristan Sierra was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
On IMG Academy Navy's side, they got a good showing from Baker Riffle, who pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
On the hitting side, IMG Academy Navy saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Mak Moorefield, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and an RBI.
Somerset Academy's win bumped their record up to 7-9. As for IMG Academy Navy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-8 record this season.
Somerset Academy will take on Sagemont at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Sagemont is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season. As for IMG Academy Navy, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate at 7:00 p.m. Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate is coming into the game with four straight losses on the road, meaning IMG Academy Navy will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory.
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