Aspire Langston Hughes Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. Their rough 14-0 defeat to the Ben Holt College Prep Academy Bobcats might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Aspire Langston Hughes Academy of the 17-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Wednesday.
For Ben Holt College Prep Academy's part, Julieann Drulias and Gabriella Rojas made a big impact no matter where they played. On the mound, Drulias didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 15 over five innings pitched. Meanwhile, Rojas tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Drulias has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up a single walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Drulias went 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI, while Rojas went 2-for-3 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Adryana Young was incredible, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 3-for-5. Another player making a difference was Mindy Claypool, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 3-for-4.
Aspire Langston Hughes Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Ben Holt College Prep Academy, their win was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-4.
Coincidentally, both teams will both be playing Delta Charter the next time they take the field. Ben Holt College Prep Academy will head out to face Delta Charter at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, while Aspire Langston Hughes Academy will head out to face them at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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