Hawthorne Math & Science Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. Their tough 11-1 defeat to the New Roads Jaguars might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Hawthorne Math & Science Academy of the 1-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
For New Roads' part, Asamino Spong and Sebastian (bash/seabass) Berumen were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Spong tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Berumen didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Spong has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Spong scored two runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-2, while Berumen scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Fox Raggio was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Donovan Eastwood, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-3.
Hawthorne Math & Science Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 1-8. As for New Roads, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 8-6.
Hawthorne Math & Science Academy will face off against Lennox Academy at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. Lennox Academy will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Hawthorne Math & Science Academy surely won't give up without a fight. As for New Roads, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Rolling Hills Prep at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. New Roads will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak alive.
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