Baseball Recap: Gabe LaRosa leads Masterman to victory over Philadelphia Academy Charter

By Team Reports May 10, 2024, 6:02am

Baseball Recap: Masterman vs. Philadelphia Academy Charter Chargers

Masterman's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They had just enough and edged the Philadelphia Academy Charter Chargers out 6-5. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Masterman also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2023.

Gabe LaRosa made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off seven hits. LaRosa has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. LaRosa was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.

On Philadelphia Academy Charter's side, they saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Matt Flinn, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with a double.

Masterman has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 7-3 record this season. As for Philadelphia Academy Charter, their loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 10-2.

Masterman will play host again on Monday to welcome Samuel Fels, where first pitch is scheduled at 3:15 p.m. Samuel Fels will roll in looking for their 12th straight victory, something Masterman surely won't give up without a fight. Philadelphia Academy Charter does not have any more games scheduled as of now.

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