Softball Recap: Leuzinger Olympians vs. Academy of Careers & Exploration Eagle
Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Leuzinger couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They lost 13-7 to the Academy of Careers & Exploration Eagle on Tuesday. Leuzinger's defeat signaled the end of their ten-game winning streak.
For Academy of Careers & Exploration's part, Araceli Manzo (2024) was a standout: she got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and a triple. Manzo (2024) is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Danaka Pelayes (2024), who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-5.
Leuzinger's loss ended a six-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 20-3. As for Academy of Careers & Exploration, they are on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 12 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 14-11 record this season.
Leuzinger does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Academy of Careers & Exploration, they will square off against Muir at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams will come into the game having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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