ABF Academy scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. They put the hurt on the IMater Charter Knights with a sharp 15-3 victory. The result was nothing new for ABF Academy, who have now won five games by ten runs or more so far this season.
Angel Villegas was a major factor no matter where he played. He tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Villegas was even better at the plate, going 5-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times he's played.
In other pitching news, ABF Academy got a great performance from Miguel Francisco as he struck out 11 batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. Francisco has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Pablo Guevara was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three runs, two doubles, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Yuliano Lopez, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
On iMater Charter's side, Rogert Jimenez made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in all three of his plate appearances with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
ABF Academy's win bumped their record up to 9-7. As for iMater Charter, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost six of their last seven matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-7 record this season.
ABF Academy will be playing in front of their home fans against Sagemont at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Sagemont is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season. As for iMater Charter, they will head out on the road to face off against St. Brendan at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. IMater Charter has given up an average of 6.2 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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