After flying high against DeSoto County last Monday, IMG Academy Blue came back down to earth. The Ascenders fell 11-7 to the Fort Myers Green Wave on Wednesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Ascenders of the 8-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
Carson Flanagan
| 03/25/25 vs Highland Park | 3 |
| 03/11/25 vs Avon Park | 2 |
| 04/09/25 @ Fort Myers | 1 |
| 04/02/25 vs Central Pointe Christian Academy | 1 |
| 03/18/25 vs Sports Leadership & Management | 1 |
| + 1 more games |
IMG Academy Blue got a good showing from Carson Flanagan, who pitched four innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off one hit. Flanagan is becoming a predictor of the Ascenders' success: when he allows at most two earned runs the team is 5-2 (and 5-8 when he doesn't).
On the hitting side, Kapono Kaha'i made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three stolen bases. Joey Gadams was another key player, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
IMG Academy Blue's record now sits at 10-10. As for Fort Myers, their record is now 14-8.
Looking ahead, IMG Academy Blue will venture away from home to challenge First Baptist Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Lions will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each match than the last. As for Fort Myers, they will welcome Southwest Florida Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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