It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Advanced Math & Science Academy had no problem doing just that on Wednesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Frontier Regional Red Hawks an 11-0 shutout. The result was nothing new for Advanced Math & Science Academy, who have now won 12 matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
Ava McLeod made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run over seven innings pitched. McLeod has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season. McLeod was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Abby Asman, who went 2-for-4 with a home run and four RBI. Brook Laudate was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Advanced Math & Science Academy's win was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 17-3. As for Frontier Regional, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-10.
Advanced Math & Science Academy has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Abington at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Abington will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Advanced Math & Science Academy surely won't give up without a fight. Frontier Regional does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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