Baseball Recap: Mariana Bracetti Academy Takes Down Maritime Academy Charter in a Playoff Battle

Mariana Bracetti Academy

Margin (Wins)

04/25/25 @ Swenson Arts & Tech	13
03/26/25 vs Olney	13
04/03/25 vs South Philadelphia	12
05/06/25 vs Maritime Academy Charter	10
04/22/25 @ Kensington	7

Mariana Bracetti Academy had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They put the hurt on the Maritime Academy Charter Seadogs with a sharp 13-3 victory on Tuesday. The result was nothing new for Mariana Bracetti Academy, who have now won seven games by seven runs or more so far this season.

Mariana Bracetti Academy got a massive performance out of Edward Mercado, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, one run, and one double. Those four RBI gave Mercado a new career-high. Felipe Hernandez was another key player, getting on base in four of his seven plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base.

They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Mariana Bracetti Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are a perfect 7-0 when they post 11 or more hits.

The win made it two in a row for Mariana Bracetti Academy and bumps their season record up to 9-3-1. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.0 runs over those games. As for Maritime Academy Charter, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-8.

Mariana Bracetti Academy and Maritime Academy Charter are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Mariana Bracetti Academy will face off against Franklin Towne at 2:15 p.m. on Thursday. Mariana Bracetti Academy's pitchers better be ready for this one: the Warriors have averaged an impressive 9.8 runs per game this season. As for Maritime Academy Charter, they will take on Lincoln Leadership Academy at 4:15 p.m. on Friday.