The Southwest Florida Christian King will face off against the IMG Academy Gold Ascenders at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Southwest Florida Christian managed to slip by Canterbury the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. Southwest Florida Christian came up short against Canterbury last Friday, falling 13-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the King's have suffered against the Cougars since March 15, 2019.
Southwest Florida Christian saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Logan Waldrup, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3. That's the most runs Waldrup has posted since back in April of 2024.
Meanwhile, IMG Academy Gold might've scored the first runs on Thursday, but it was Bolles who claimed the real prize. IMG Academy Gold fell 6-3 to Bolles. The Ascenders have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Southwest Florida Christian's loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 7-5. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.3 runs on average over those games. As for IMG Academy Gold, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-5.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Southwest Florida Christian has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.3 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like IMG Academy Gold struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.3 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Southwest Florida Christian came out on top in a nail-biter against IMG Academy Gold when the teams last played back in February of 2024, sneaking past 5-3. Will Southwest Florida Christian repeat their success, or does IMG Academy Gold have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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