The Bell Creek Academy Panthers will square off against the Tampa Prep Terrapins at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The last three games Bell Creek Academy has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
On Thursday, Bell Creek Academy didn't have quite enough to beat Seffner Christian and fell 11-9. That's two games in a row now that the Panthers have lost by exactly two runs.
Meanwhile, it was close, but on Wednesday Tampa Prep sidestepped St. Petersburg Catholic for an 8-6 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Terrapins.
Nick Angelone and Koy Fogg dominated on the mound. Angelone pitched 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits, while Fogg pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Fogg is becoming a predictor of Tampa Prep's success: when he allows at most one hit the team is 2-1 (and 3-5 when he doesn't).
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Derek Stiglich, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. That's the most runs he has posted since back in February.
Tampa Prep's victory bumped their record up to 5-6. As for Bell Creek Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-8-1 record this season.
Bell Creek Academy might still be hurting after the 12-2 loss they got from Tampa Prep in their previous meeting back in March of 2024. Will Bell Creek Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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