Braden River had lost five straight, but after bumping their record up to 2-5 on Tuesday that streak is in the rearview. They walked away with a 6-1 win over the IMG Academy White Ascenders. The Pirates have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Ascenders, too.

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Jackson Ose looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, Braden River got a big performance out of Chaz Templeton, who went 2-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. That RBI was Templeton's first of the season. Another player making a difference was Tristan Tallo, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Having lost for the first time this season, IMG Academy White fell to 4-1. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, they couldn't push the score so high this time.
On IMG Academy White's side, they got a good showing from Henry Melmd, who pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits.
On the hitting side, IMG Academy White saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Harris Hackel, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one double.
Coming up, Braden River will challenge Lakewood Ranch at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for IMG Academy White, they will take on Rockledge at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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