Things are heating up in local high school baseball. Here's a preview of some stand-out boys varsity baseball matchups on the calendar from in and around Tampa, selected using data from high school sports source MaxPreps.
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Jesuit vs. IMG Academy
On Saturday, April 27, the Jesuit Tigers (18-3) will meet the IMG Academy Ascenders (23-1) in a nonconference game on their own turf. It all goes down at 4701 N. Himes Ave., starting at 1 p.m.
Middleton vs. Lennard
On Tuesday, April 30, the Middleton varsity Tigers (6-13) have a home nonconference game against the Lennard Longhorns (15-5). Watch what happens at 4801North 22nd Street, starting at 7 p.m.
Chamberlain vs. Alonso
On Tuesday, April 30, the Chamberlain varsity Chiefs (1-19) have a home nonconference game against the Alonso Ravens (9-9). The tussle will begin at 7 p.m. at 9401 N. Blvd.
Jesuit vs. Bartow
On Tuesday, April 30, the Jesuit varsity Tigers (18-3) have a home nonconference game against the Bartow Yellow Jackets (15-8). It all goes down at 4701 N. Himes Ave., starting at 7:30 p.m.
Lakeland vs. Tampa Catholic
The Lakeland Dreadnaughts (18-6) are due to play a nonconference game against the Tampa Catholic Crusaders (6-12) at home on Wednesday, May 1. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at 726 Hollingsworth Road in Lakeland.
Jesuit vs. Venice
On Thursday, May 2, the Jesuit Tigers (18-3) face the Venice Indians (18-4) in a nonconference game on their own turf. The action kicks off at 4701 N. Himes Ave., starting at 7 p.m.
Blake vs. Wharton
On Thursday, May 2, the Blake varsity Yellow Jackets (2-16) have a home nonconference game against the Wharton Wildcats (16-4). The action kicks off at 1701 N. Blvd., starting at 7 p.m.
Strawberry Crest vs. Chamberlain
On Thursday, May 2, the Strawberry Crest varsity Chargers (11-9) have a home nonconference game against the Chamberlain Chiefs (1-19). The faceoff will begin at 7 p.m. at 4691 Gallagher Road in Dover.
Berkeley Prep vs. Hillsborough
On Thursday, May 2, the Berkeley Prep Buccaneers (14-7) face the Hillsborough Terriers (7-12) in a home nonconference game. The first pitch is scheduled for 7 p.m. at 4811 Kelly Road.
Robinson vs. Alonso
The Robinson Knights (12-7) will play a nonconference game against the Alonso Ravens (9-9) at home on Thursday, May 2. Catch the action at 6311 S. Lois Ave., starting at 7 p.m.
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