Softball Preview: Advanced Math & Science Academy Eagles vs. Worcester Tech Eagles
Advanced Math & Science Academy has enjoyed a six-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will take on the Worcester Tech Eagles at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Advanced Math & Science Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.4 runs per game this season.
On Monday, it was close, but Advanced Math & Science Academy sidestepped Blackstone Valley RVT for a 5-4 victory. That's two games straight that Advanced Math & Science Academy has won by just one run.
Ava McLeod was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off nine hits (and not a single walk). McLeod has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season. McLeod was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Madelyn Glynn, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI, a stolen base, and a double. Another player making a difference was Makayla Laudate, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Worcester Tech made easy work of Whitinsville Christian two weeks ago and carried off an 18-4 win.
Advanced Math & Science Academy pushed their record up to 7-1 with that victory, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season. As for Worcester Tech, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Advanced Math & Science Academy took their win against Worcester Tech when the teams last played back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 9-1. The rematch might be a little tougher for Advanced Math & Science Academy since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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