Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy is 2-8 against Academy of Careers & Exploration since March of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy will be playing in front of their home fans against the Academy of Careers & Exploration Eagle at 3:15 p.m. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Friday, Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-6 victory over Academy for Academic Excellence. The win made it back-to-back victories for Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy.
Matthew Avila made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched five innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. Avila has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Avila was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-2 with a stolen base.
In other batting news, Donovan Davis was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played.
Meanwhile, Academy of Careers & Exploration earned a 6-1 win over Silver Valley on Thursday.
Like Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy, Academy of Careers & Exploration also got a great game from a two-way player: Silas Urtiaga. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and only one walk). Urtiaga was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Robbie Mazzarese, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy's victory ended a seven-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-11. As for Academy of Careers & Exploration, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy couldn't quite finish off Academy of Careers & Exploration when the teams last played back in April of 2023 and fell 8-6. Will Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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