Live updates, score from Florida's FHSAA Class 6A semifinal between Bartow and Doral Academy

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The Doral Academy Firebirds are ranked No. 20 in the latest edition of the MaxPreps national rankings, and they'll take on the Bartow Yellow Jackets Friday afternoon in the semifinals of Florida's FHSAA Class 6A softball championship.

The winner of the Doral Academy-Bartow pairing will then advance to the state finals against the winner Pace Patriots and the Parrish Community Bulls.

First pitch for the game between Doral Academy and Bartow is set for 2:30 p.m. EST local.

HOW TO WATCH: Bartow vs. Doral Academy on the NFHS Network

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THIRD INNING — Bartow 6, Doral Academy 0

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Doral finally stops the bleeding, but they've got to get to work on offense.

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It's been a long, tough third inning for Doral, and they now trail 6-0.

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A little shallow bloop single to right center field scores the runner fro second to make it 3-0, Bartow. Still just the one out.

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Bartow strikes first with a two-RBI double with just one out.

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SECOND INNING

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No runs in the second from either team, so still scoreless headed to the third.

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FIRST INNING

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Doral Academy is unable to get on the board, and the first frame ends with the game still scoreless.

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Bartow is unable to score in the top of the inning, and now it's Doral's turn.

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They are under way!

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Coming soon! Game time is set for 2:30 p.m. EST local!

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How can I watch Bartow vs. Doral Academy?

• Date: 2:30 p.m. EST local, Friday, May 22
• WATCH:Bartow vs. Doral Academy on the NFHS Network

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