In what's become a running theme this season, New Way Learning Academy gave their fans yet another huge win on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Wickenburg Christian Academy Lion an 8-0 shutout. The victory was familiar territory for New Way Learning Academy who now have three in a row.
Mathew Kravets made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 16 over six innings pitched. Kravets has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Kravets was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs.
Kravets wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Emerson Zacharias, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Jake Nunez, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
New Way Learning Academy's win bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Wickenburg Christian Academy, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
New Way Learning Academy will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Wickenburg Christian Academy at 5:00 p.m. As for Wickenburg Christian Academy, they will head out on the road to challenge A+ Charter School at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Wickenburg Christian Academy is no doubt hoping to put an end to a six-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
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