In what's become a running theme this season, Hozho Academy gave their fans yet another huge win on Monday. They never let Non Varsity Opponent onto the board and left with a 16-0 victory. While fans of Hozho Academy might be used to big wins, the 16-run margin marked the team's biggest win yet this season.
Keihin Kirk was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also only allowed one walk). Kirk has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances. Kirk was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and a stolen base.
In other batting news, Philip Elkins was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing six bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last six times he's played. Sterling Baker was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Hozho Academy is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 5-2 record this season. As for Non Varsity Opponent, their loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 38-42-3.
Hozho Academy will take on Thoreau at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday. Hozho Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.6 runs per game this season. As for Non Varsity Opponent, they are on the road again on Tuesday to play Monticello at 3:00 p.m.
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