Sewell’s Dominant Performance Lifts the Royals 3-1 vs Dr. Phillips
It was a beautiful night out as The First Academy Royals visited the Dr. Phillips Panthers in a tightly contested matchup that would ultimately end in a 3-1 victory for the visiting team. 2022 LHP Isaac Sewell (The First Academy, FL) was rock solid in his outing, finishing with 7 strikeouts, scattering four hits, walking none and allowing only a single run. 2023 OF Jaden Bastian (The First Academy, FL) powered the offense with a solid night, going 2-3 at the plate with two doubles and two runs scored.
2021 OF Khadin Bastian gave the Royals an early 1-0 lead in the 1st inning, bringing home 2022 MIF Greg Pettay on a sac fly. In the top of the 3rd the Royals struck again with 2021 OF Khadin Bastian lacing an RBI single to right field to bring in his brother 2023 OF Jaden Bastian and make it a 2-0 game.
In the bottom of the fourth Dr. Phillips scored on an error and closed the gap to 2-1, but 2022 MIF Greg Pettay would deliver for the Royals the very next inning. In the top of the 5th the UCF commit drove a ball through the left side of the infield for an RBI single to make it 3-1 and proved to be all the Royals needed to close out the win.
With the win The First Academy Royals moved to 14-1 while the Dr. Phillips Panthers fell to 7-4.
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Players of the Game
2022 LHP Isaac Sewell (The First Academy)
Uncommitted. Currently stands at 6-foot-2, 215 pounds on a strong frame. Sewell was efficient on the bump finishing with 7 strikeouts, scattering four hits, and walking none. Longer arm swing, looks to pitch downhill. Durable frame to log plenty of innings. There's still more in there for Sewell who will continue to refine his mechanics.
2023 OF Jaden Bastian (The First Academy, FL)
Uncommitted. Currently stands at 6-foot-2, 210 pounds on a physical frame. Was one of the key contributors for the Royals as he went 2-3 at the plate with two doubles, two runs scored. An aggressive hitter who looks to jump on the fastball and barrel it up.
2021 OF Khadin Bastian (The First Academy, FL)
The Thomas U commit currently stands at 5-foot-9, 160 pounds on a loose, lean frame. Above average athleticism. Hits for both power and contact from the left side, notably from the right side as he created hard contact. Plays center field well with range and a quick first step.
2022 IF/RHP Noah Sulliivan (Dr. Phillips, FL)
Sullivan started the game for Dr. Phillips came in relief last night and struck out 10 in 5.2 scoreless innings of work. Very projectable 6' 195 frame that will continue to develop.
