Uplift Infinity Prep had to start their season on the road on Wednesday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They fell victim to a rough 15-1 defeat at the hands of the Newman International Academy Warriors.
For Newman International Academy's part, Seth Schroeder and Gavin Ridder did most of the damage at the plate: Schroeder scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2, while Ridder scored three runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3. Ridder is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stolen at least one every time he's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Dillon Foster, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Newman International Academy made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Uplift Infinity Prep will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Newman International Academy at 5:00 p.m. on April 4th. As for Newman International Academy, they will head out on the road to take on Pinkston at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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