Mohave Accelerated was the 10-7 winner over Arizona Lutheran Academy when they last played one another back in April of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Mohave Accelerated Patriots fell victim to a rough 7-1 defeat at the hands of the Arizona Lutheran Academy Coyotes on Thursday. Mohave Accelerated just can't catch a break and has now endured five losses in a row.
For Arizona Lutheran Academy's part, Jorge Lomeli was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 13 over seven innings pitched. Lomeli has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Lomeli was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Corey Riesop, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, five RBI, and a double. Rafael Guerrero was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Mohave Accelerated's defeat dropped their record down to 2-8. As for Arizona Lutheran Academy, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 9-0.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mohave Accelerated will square off against Heritage Academy at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Heritage Academy is coming into the contest with three straight losses at home, meaning Mohave Accelerated will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Arizona Lutheran Academy, they will head out on the road to challenge Madison Highland Prep at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Both teams will come into the match having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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