Baseball Recap: Lakeland's Losing Streak Is a Thing of the Past

Lakeland took a ten-run defeat the last time they faced off against IMG Academy Gray, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Dreadnaughts narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Ascenders 7-5. For the Dreadnaughts, this counts as revenge for the 10-0 victory the Ascenders walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2021.

ELI MILLER made a splash no matter where he played. He struck out six batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. MILLER was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. That's the most runs he has posted since back in February.

In other pitching news, CHASE FREDENBURG looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.

CAMERON FUSE

Runs Batted In (Career)

04/03/25 vs IMG Academy Gray	4
03/14/25 vs Hernando	2
03/11/25 vs Davenport	2
03/10/25 vs Haines City	2
03/17/25 vs Fort Meade	1

Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on CAMERON FUSE, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI, one triple, and one stolen base. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. EDRICK AYALA was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.

Lakeland moved to 10-11 with that win, which also ended their six-game losing streak. As for IMG Academy Gray, their loss dropped their record down to 13-8.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lakeland will welcome Gibbs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Gladiators have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 15.2 runs per game on average), something the Dreadnaughts will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for IMG Academy Gray, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Badin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Rams' pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so the Ascenders' hitters will have their work cut out for them.