Softball Preview: Luis Valdez Leadership Academy Lions vs. Latino College Preparatory Academy Golden Eagles
Luis Valdez Leadership Academy is 0-5 against Latino College Preparatory Academy since April of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Luis Valdez Leadership Academy Lions are on the road again to play the Latino College Preparatory Academy Golden Eagles at 4:45 p.m.
Last Wednesday, Luis Valdez Leadership Academy suffered a rough 21-6 defeat at the hands of DCP Alum Rock.
Meanwhile, Latino College Preparatory Academy put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. They put the hurt on KIPP San Jose Collegiate with a sharp 14-7 win.
YADIRA ADAME made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 15 batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. ADAME has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season. ADAME was also big at the plate, scoring four runs while going 4-for-5.
In other batting news, Latino College Preparatory Academy let KATHY BARAJAS and YARED BANUELOS loose on the outfield. BARAJAS scored four runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances, while BANUELOS scored three runs and stole four bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. BARAJAS is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least two every time she's taken the field this season. ANDREA SANCHEZ was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Luis Valdez Leadership Academy's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Latino College Preparatory Academy, they pushed their record up to 4-0 with that victory, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season.
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