Softball Recap: Sandia Prep Sundevils vs. Albuquerque Academy Chargers
Sandia Prep lost against Albuquerque Academy back in April of 2019, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Sandia Prep Sundevils lost 18-8 to the Albuquerque Academy Chargers. Sandia Prep has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Ellie Garcia was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-1. Another player making a difference was Kyrie Lujan, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
On Albuquerque Academy's side, Melissa Purcella made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Purcella has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Purcella was even better at the plate, going 3-for-3 with a home run, three stolen bases, and seven RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lilia Braun, who scored three runs while going 2-for-3. Bella Swanson was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
Sandia Prep's defeat dropped their record down to 4-11. As for Albuquerque Academy, their win ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 11-9.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sandia Prep will take on East Mountain at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Sandia Prep is facing East Mountain at the right time seeing as East Mountain is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Albuquerque Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Del Norte at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Albuquerque Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10 runs per game this season.
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