Softball Recap: UME Preparatory Academy EAGLES vs. Varsity Opponent
UME Preparatory Academy can now show off seven landslide victories after their most recent match on Friday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Varsity Opponent a 21-0 shutout. UME Preparatory Academy's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Adelina Sauceda was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Sauceda has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Sauceda was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, UME Preparatory Academy got a massive performance out of Shelia Hubbard, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. Hubbard is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last six games she's played. Madison Holland was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
UME Preparatory Academy's victory bumped their record up to 7-3. As for Varsity Opponent, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost 14 of their last 15 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 17-51-1 record this season.
UME Preparatory Academy will be playing at home against International Leadership of Texas Keller at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. International Leadership of Texas Keller is coming into the matchup with six straight wins on the road, so UME Preparatory Academy will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Varsity Opponent, they will take on Apple Springs at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Varsity Opponent is facing Apple Springs at the right time seeing as Apple Springs is stuck on a 15-game losing streak.
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