IMG Academy Black lost to Inspiration Academy last Friday, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The IMG Academy Black Ascenders came out on top in a nail-biter against the Inspiration Academy Lions and snuck past 5-4. The victory made it back-to-back wins for IMG Academy Black.
Grayson Rodgers looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and only one walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, IMG Academy Black's victory was truly a team effort as five different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Mason Woolever, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Max Charles, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with an RBI.
On Inspiration Academy's side, Will Bellmore was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he pitched five innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off two hits.
On the hitting side, Jackson Bradley was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
IMG Academy Black's win bumped their record up to 15-4. As for Inspiration Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 14-10 record this season.
IMG Academy Black will head out on the road to challenge Columbia at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. IMG Academy Black is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season. As for Inspiration Academy, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Braden River at 6:30 p.m. Inspiration Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
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