Bell Creek Academy fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Shorecrest Prep on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Shorecrest Prep Chargers by a score of 4-3. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Chargers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 7-3 last Tuesday.
William Miller
| 03/07/25 vs Shorecrest Prep | 8 |
| 02/20/25 vs Victory Christian Academy | 5 |
| 02/28/25 @ Cambridge Christian | 4 |
| 04/08/24 vs Zephyrhills Christian Academy | 4 |
| 03/19/24 vs Academy at the Lakes | 4 |
William Miller was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over 6.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Those eight strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Miller wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Tate Anich, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
Bell Creek Academy has also traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-6-1 record this season. Shorecrest Prep's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-3.
Looking ahead, Bell Creek Academy will head out to square off against IMG Academy White at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Bell Creek Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season. As for Shorecrest Prep, they will welcome Sports Leadership & Management at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Shorecrest Prep is facing Sports Leadership & Management at the right time seeing as Sports Leadership & Management is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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