Softball Recap: UME Preparatory Academy EAGLES vs. Varsity Opponent
UME Preparatory Academy can now show off eight landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Friday. They never let Varsity Opponent onto the board and left with a 15-0 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for UME Preparatory Academy.
Adelina Sauceda made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Sauceda has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. Sauceda was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, Shelia Hubbard was a standout: she scored two runs and stole four bases while going 1-for-2. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last seven times she's played. Another player making a difference was Jenevieve Fleming, who scored three runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-3.
UME Preparatory Academy's victory bumped their record up to 8-3. As for Varsity Opponent, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 42 of their last 50 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 22-71-1 record this season.
UME Preparatory Academy will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Newman International Academy at 5:00 p.m. As for Varsity Opponent, they will take on Elma at 11:00 a.m. in their first game on Saturday.
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