Softball Recap: Liberal Arts & Science Academy - Austin Raptors vs. Northeast Early College Raiders
Liberal Arts & Science Academy - Austin stacked an 11th blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Thursday. They put the hurt on the Northeast Early College Raiders with a sharp 22-7 win. The victory was familiar territory for Liberal Arts & Science Academy - Austin who now have three in a row.
Rose Harrelson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Harrelson was even better at the plate, firing off three triples, five RBI, and two runs while going 3-for-4. She is on a roll when it comes to RBI, as she's now brought in three or more in the last three games she's played.
In other batting news, Liberal Arts & Science Academy - Austin let Haili Richardson and Abby Aardema loose on the outfield. Richardson scored three runs and stole six bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances, while Aardema scored three runs and stole five bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. Esther Harrelson was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Liberal Arts & Science Academy - Austin pushed their record up to 15-7 with that win, which was their seventh straight at home. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 17.0 runs per game. As for Northeast Early College, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-15.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Liberal Arts & Science Academy - Austin will take on Navarro at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Liberal Arts & Science Academy - Austin knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past three games -- so hopefully Navarro likes a good challenge. As for Northeast Early College, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Crockett at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. Crockett will roll in looking for their 11th straight victory, something Northeast Early College surely won't give up without a fight.
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