Softball Preview: Newman International Academy Warriors vs. UME Preparatory Academy EAGLES
The Newman International Academy Warriors will be playing at home against the UME Preparatory Academy EAGLES at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
Newman International Academy's hitters might be in the hot seat on Tuesday considering what happened against UME Preparatory Academy last Thursday. They lost 12-0 to the EAGLES. Having soared to a lofty 20 runs in the game before, Newman International Academy's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
For UME Preparatory Academy's part, Adelina Sauceda made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out nine over four innings pitched. Sauceda has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Sauceda was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI.
In other batting news, UME Preparatory Academy got a massive performance out of Shelia Hubbard, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Hubbard is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last eight games she's played. Another player making a difference was Madison Holland, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
Newman International Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for UME Preparatory Academy, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 11-3.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Newman International Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .451. However, it's not like UME Preparatory Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .627. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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