DME Academy Varsity blanked TNXL Academy Varsity Ducks 7-0 on Monday as three pitchers combined for a dominant shutout. The victory was another strong showing for DME’s Florida baseball program, where pitching and power hitting continue to set the tone.
Pitching Depth Leads the Way in Florida Baseball
Konosuke Shimizu opened the game with confidence. The right-hander threw five shutout innings, allowing four hits while striking out four. Shiloh Gallimore and Jason Bruce came on in relief, each adding scoreless innings to complete the Florida baseball win. Gallimore sealed the shutout by striking out the final batter.
Kilian’s Bat Powers the Offense
At the plate, Zach Kilian was unstoppable. He went four-for-four, hitting a home run in the fifth inning, doubling twice earlier in the game, and adding a single in the seventh. His bat drove in key runs and gave DME a commanding lead.
Other contributors included Aedan Connolly, who collected two hits and scored in the opening inning, and Ayumu Nakamura, who reached base twice and added an RBI. In addition, Shimizu lifted a sacrifice fly in the third inning to extend the lead.
Florida Baseball Victory Built on Team Play
DME’s offense opened the scoring in the first inning, capitalizing on singles and walks to build an early cushion. The team added another run in the third and three more in the fifth. By the end of the night, the lineup had produced seven runs on timely hits and disciplined at-bats.
Defensively, DME Academy Varsity turned a double play and kept TNXL from mounting any serious rally. Meanwhile, TNXL’s Braeden Gaffney managed two hits, but it wasn’t enough to break through against DME’s pitching staff.
About DME Academy Baseball
DME Academy, located in Daytona Beach, Florida, is home to one of the state’s premier baseball programs. With elite coaching, year-round competition, and player development that prepares athletes for the next level, DME continues to build a tradition of excellence on the diamond.
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