Lennox Academy can now show off eight landslide victories after their most recent contest on Thursday. They put the hurt on the Hawthorne Math & Science Academy The Aviators with a sharp 10-1 win. The victory was just what Lennox Academy needed coming off of an 11-1 loss in their prior matchup.
Liliana Vallejo spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up ten Ks.
On the hitting side, 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.
On Hawthorne Math & Science Academy's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Julie Hess gave up just two earned (and eight unearned) runs on five hits and racked up nine Ks. Hess has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Lennox Academy's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-3. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.8 runs per game. As for Hawthorne Math & Science Academy, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 9-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lennox Academy will take on Compton Early College at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Lennox Academy is facing Compton Early College at the right time seeing as Compton Early College is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Hawthorne Math & Science Academy, they will be playing at home against 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.
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