TFA topped by national No. 1

The First Academy baseball team came to Clearwater on Wednesday looking to accomplish what no team has done over two seasons — win against national No. 1 Clearwater Calvary Christian.

The Royals went toe-to-toe with the Warriors (28-0) behind senior ace lefty

before eventually falling 4-1 against a Calvary team that has won a state-record 58 consecutive games.

The Warriors are ranked No. 1 in high school baseball in multiple national polls, including USA Today, Perfect Game, MaxPreps and Collegiate Baseball.

First Academy (20-9) mounted a threat in the second inning after

led off with a single up the middle. After a forceout, back-to-back singles by

and loaded the bases. Hudi escaped the jam by retiring on a soft liner to first base and striking out

Freedom senior was told he was invited to the prestigious Adidas Dream Mile the night before he won his third consecutive state 1,600-meter run championship last Saturday in Jacksonville.

“My dad told me and I just burst into tears,” Doyle said. “That’s been a dream of mine since my freshman year.”

The race is May 19, outside Boston. Undefeated Wekiva (15-0) plays another 15-0 team, Tampa Alonso, in its noon Saturday girls flag football state semifinal at Boca Raton High School. The winner advances to a same-day championship game.