If Seacrest Country Day was riding high off their 12-4 takedown of Marco Island Academy last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Seacrest Country Day Stingrays fell just short of the First Baptist Academy Lions by a score of 5-3 on Monday. Seacrest Country Day was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as First Baptist Academy apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March.
Thomas Holland made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-3 with a triple, a stolen base, and an RBI. Logan Grimm was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
On First Baptist Academy's side, Kyle Cipolla made a splash no matter where he played. He struck out nine batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). Cipolla has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Cipolla was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
In other pitching news, Toby Meister looked comfortable as he pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Trace Hoff was excellent, going 1-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Seacrest Country Day's defeat dropped their record down to 7-10. As for First Baptist Academy, their record is now 7-10.
Seacrest Country Day will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against Gateway Charter at 4:00 p.m. As for First Baptist Academy, they will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Golden Gate, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. First Baptist Academy is facing Golden Gate at the right time seeing as Golden Gate is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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