Lake Gibson hasn't had much luck against McKeel Academy recently, but that could start to change on Friday. Lake Gibson will take on McKeel Academy at 7:30 p.m. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Thursday, Lake Gibson was able to grind out a solid victory over Bartow, taking the game 7-3.
Nathaniel Goldsmith
| 03/27/25 vs Bartow | 3 |
| 02/27/25 vs Zephyrhills | 2 |
| 03/21/24 vs Lake Region | 2 |
| 03/19/25 @ Haines City | 1 |
| 03/14/25 vs Frostproof | 1 |
The team relied heavily on Nathaniel Goldsmith, who scored a run and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Dalton Cone was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Lake Gibson always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .531. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask McKeel Academy). Everything went their way against Haines City on Tuesday as McKeel Academy made off with a 17-0 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Wildcats.
Caleb Clanton looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Logan Gill was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Carter Rouse also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Lake Gibson's record now sits at 5-13. As for McKeel Academy, their record now sits at 10-6.
Lake Gibson couldn't quite finish off McKeel Academy when the teams last played back in February and fell 6-4. Can Lake Gibson avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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