The Leading Edge Academy - GEC Spartans will head out on the road to face off against the Madison Highland Prep Heat at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Leading Edge Academy - GEC is no doubt hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Even though Leading Edge Academy - GEC couldn't quite topple San Carlos on Tuesday, it was still a huge improvement compared to the 22-point loss they took when the two last played. Leading Edge Academy - GEC put the hurt on San Carlos with a sharp 19-9 win. The victory was just what Leading Edge Academy - GEC needed coming off of a 33-21 defeat in their prior matchup.
Hayley Foster made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (and only one walk). Foster was also big at the plate, scoring four runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Evelyn Ibarra was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Ava Ayala, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Wednesday just wasn't the day for Madison Highland Prep's offense. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 12-0 walloping at the hands of St. John Paul II Catholic on Wednesday. Madison Highland Prep just can't catch a break and has now endured three losses in a row.
Leading Edge Academy - GEC's win ended a four-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-2. As for Madison Highland Prep, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-5.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Leading Edge Academy - GEC has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .633. However, it's not like Madison Highland Prep struggles in that department as they've averaged .514. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Leading Edge Academy - GEC might still be hurting after the 25-12 loss they got from Madison Highland Prep in their previous matchup back in March of 2023. Can Leading Edge Academy - GEC avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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