If Hawthorne Math & Science Academy was feeling good off their 28-0 takedown of Compton Early College last Monday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Hawthorne Math & Science Academy The Aviators suffered a tough 10-1 loss at the hands of the Lennox Academy Panthers on Thursday. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Hawthorne Math & Science Academy in their matchups with Lennox Academy: they've now lost six in a row.
Julie Hess spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and eight unearned) runs on five hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On Lennox Academy's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Liliana Vallejo gave up only one earned run on three hits and racked up ten Ks.
At the plate, Lennox Academy let Valeria Lopez and Jaylene Luna loose on the outfield. Lopez went 1-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI, while Luna scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Ariana Olmos, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
Hawthorne Math & Science Academy's loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 9-2. As for Lennox Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine matches, which provided a nice bump to their 9-3 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hawthorne Math & Science Academy will take on Environmental Charter at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Hawthorne Math & Science Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 18.4 runs per game this season. As for Lennox Academy, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Compton Early College at 3:15 p.m. Lennox Academy will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak alive.
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