After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Victory Christian Academy, Lake Gibson was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They came out on top against the Bartow Yellow Jackets by a score of 7-3. This was payback for the Braves, who suffered a 12-10 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Nathaniel Goldsmith
| 03/27/25 vs Bartow | 3 |
| 02/27/25 vs Zephyrhills | 2 |
| 03/21/24 vs Lake Region | 2 |
| 03/19/25 @ Haines City | 1 |
| 03/14/25 vs Frostproof | 1 |
The team relied heavily on Nathaniel Goldsmith, who scored a run and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Dalton Cone was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Lake Gibson was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .375. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Lake Gibson's victory bumped their record up to 5-13. As for Bartow, their loss was their eighth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 5-13.
Coming up, Lake Gibson will head out to face off against McKeel Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. McKeel Academy's pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so Lake Gibson's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Bartow, they will be playing at home against Sarasota at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Sarasota will roll in looking for their 11th straight win, something Bartow surely won't give up without a fight.
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