Softball Recap: Academy of Careers & Exploration takes down Leuzinger in a playoff battle

By Team Reports May 11, 2024, 10:49pm

Softball Recap: Academy of Careers & Exploration Eagle vs. Leuzinger Olympians

Academy of Careers & Exploration extended their postseason success on Tuesday against Leuzinger. They were the clear victor by a 13-7 margin over the Leuzinger Olympians. The win was nothing new for Academy of Careers & Exploration as they're now sitting on eight straight.

Academy of Careers & Exploration got a massive performance out of Araceli Manzo (2024), who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and a triple. Manzo (2024) has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Addison Shockley (2026). C/OF/CF, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5.

Academy of Careers & Exploration pushed their record up to 14-11 with that victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Leuzinger, their defeat ended a six-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 20-3.

Academy of Careers & Exploration will challenge Muir at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams will come into the contest having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes. Leuzinger does not have any more games scheduled as of now.

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