True North Classical Academy was not the first on the board on Thursday, but they got there more often. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Jensen Beach Falcons, sneaking past 8-7.
Matias Fischer made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single hit in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-2. That's the most hits he has posted since back in May of 2024.
In other pitching news, Christian Villabona looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
Back at the plate, Brandon Castellon was incredible, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3. He also put up two doubles, which were his first of the season. Jayden Cedeno was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
True North Classical Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .500. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Jensen Beach only posted a batting average of .267.
True North Classical Academy is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-5 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.7 runs on average over those games. Jensen Beach now has a losing record of 8-9.
Looking ahead, True North Classical Academy will square off against Okeechobee at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Jensen Beach, they will face off against South Fork at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. South Fork's pitching crew has only allowed 3.1 runs per game this season, so Jensen Beach's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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