Softball Recap: Academy of Our Lady of Peace Pilots vs. Patrick Henry Patriots
Academy of Our Lady of Peace scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They put the hurt on the Patrick Henry Patriots with a sharp 12-3 win. The result was nothing new for Academy of Our Lady of Peace, who have now won five matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Stefini Ma'Ake made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching four innings while giving up three earned runs off three hits. Ma'ake was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Alayna Ma'Ake, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Maggie Baribault, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
On Patrick Henry's side, Izzy Ervin made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 3-for-3. Sophia Sanchez was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
The victory (which was Academy of Our Lady of Peace's third in a row) raised their record to 9-6-1. As for Patrick Henry, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 13-10 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Academy of Our Lady of Peace will challenge Otay Ranch at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Academy of Our Lady of Peace: 3.6, Otay Ranch: 3.8) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Patrick Henry, they are on the road again on Tuesday to play Poway at 4:00 p.m. Poway's pitching crew has only allowed two runs per game this season, so Patrick Henry's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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