IMG Academy Blue was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell just short of the St. Petersburg Catholic Barons by a score of 3-1. The result was an unpleasant reminder to IMG Academy Blue of the 10-6 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Daniel Horan was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, IMG Academy Blue saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was JT Clark, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
On St. Petersburg Catholic's side, Aidan Heelan was excellent, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
IMG Academy Blue's loss dropped their record down to 8-12-1. As for St. Petersburg Catholic, the win got them back to even at 10-10.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. IMG Academy Blue will take on Lakewood Ranch at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. As for St. Petersburg Catholic, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Cardinal Mooney at 7:00 p.m.
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