Idea Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their ninth straight loss. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 13-0 to IDEA Edinburg College Prep, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Idea Academy of the 13-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
For IDEA Edinburg College Prep's part, Luis Hernandez was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 11 over four innings pitched. Hernandez has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Hernandez was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with three RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Armando Villarreal and Manuel Rodriguez did most of the damage at the plate: Villarreal scored three runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3, while Rodriguez scored four runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Villarreal has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times he's played. Aidan Rodriguez was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Idea Academy's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for IDEA Edinburg College Prep, the win was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 9-10.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Idea Academy will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on IDEA Edinburg College Prep at 6:00 p.m. on April 23rd. As for IDEA Edinburg College Prep, they will head out on the road to face off against Monte Alto at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. IDEA Edinburg College Prep knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past six matches -- so hopefully Monte Alto likes a good challenge.
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