It was a good run, but Bradenton Christian unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Thursday. They took a 13-9 hit to the loss column at the hands of the IMG Academy Navy Ascenders. Bradenton Christian was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as IMG Academy Navy apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March.
Joey Puccia made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Brett Balais was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-4.
On IMG Academy Navy's side, Baker Riffle looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
At the plate, Jaxson Vassallo was a standout: he scored a run while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Shine Barran, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances.
Bradenton Christian's loss dropped their record down to 10-8. As for IMG Academy Navy, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-9.
Bradenton Christian will be playing at home against Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Bradenton Christian is facing Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy at the right time seeing as Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for IMG Academy Navy, they will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Tarpon Springs at 7:00 p.m. Tarpon Springs is coming into the contest with six straight wins at home, so IMG Academy Navy will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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