Panama City Beach, FL — Arnold Varsity Marlins snatched the lead late in the game in a 3-1 victory over Doral Academy Firebirds Varsity on Thursday. The game was tied at one with Arnold Varsity Marlins batting in the top of the fifth when Warrick Wilmot grounded out, scoring one run. The pitching was strong on both sides. Ethan Gill struck out six, while Doral Academy Firebirds Varsity pitchers sat down three. Arnold Varsity Marlins got things moving in the first inning. Sam Mudge drove in one when Mudge doubled. Doral Academy Firebirds Varsity knotted the game up at one in the bottom of the second inning, when an error scored one run for Doral Academy Firebirds Varsity. Gill led things off on the pitcher's mound for Arnold Varsity Marlins. The lefthander surrendered one run on one hit over six innings, striking out six. Luis Rodriguez started the game for Doral Academy Firebirds Varsity. The righty went five and two-thirds innings, allowing three runs on six hits and striking out three. Jake Gorelick threw one-third of an inning in relief. Arnold Varsity Marlins collected six hits on the day. Brayden Black and Christian Corona each racked up multiple hits for Arnold Varsity Marlins. Corona and Black each managed two hits to lead Arnold Varsity Marlins. Jake Santos went 1-for-3 at the plate to lead Doral Academy Firebirds Varsity in hits.