Newman International Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 9-2 to the UME Preparatory Academy EAGLES. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Newman International Academy of the 18-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
For UME Preparatory Academy's part, Adelina Sauceda was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Sauceda has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive pitching appearances. Sauceda was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, Madison Holland was excellent, scoring two runs while going 1-for-1. Another player making a difference was Bridget Norman, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and an RBI.
Newman International Academy's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for UME Preparatory Academy, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 11-3.
Newman International Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for UME Preparatory Academy, they will head out on the road to square off against Newman International Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. UME Preparatory Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.4 runs per game this season.
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