The IMG Academy Royal Ascenders will head out on the road to challenge the Lake Wales Highlanders at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. IMG Academy Royal is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Monday just wasn't the day for IMG Academy Royal's offense. They fell just short of The Villages Charter by a score of 1-0 on Monday.
Drew Bellis was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 12 over six innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single walk every time he's pitched this season.
Even though they lost, IMG Academy Royal didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 12 strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as The Villages Charter only tossed four.
Meanwhile, Tuesday just wasn't the day for Lake Wales' offense. They fell just short of Sebring by a score of 1-0 on Tuesday.
GAGE CHANDLEY was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 13 over six innings pitched.
IMG Academy Royal's record now sits at 4-9. As for Lake Wales, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-8 record this season.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. IMG Academy Royal has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.7 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Lake Wales struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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