After a string of three wins, Academy for Academic Excellence's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They fell just short of the University Prep Jaguars by a score of 7-6. Academy for Academic Excellence was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as University Prep apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played last Wednesday.
Paityn Thibodeaux was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
On University Prep's side, Carsyn Leon spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits.
On the hitting side, Dani Jackman was incredible, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with a home run. She is on a roll when it comes to home runs, as she's now launched at least one in the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Vic Patino, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
Academy for Academic Excellence's loss ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 10-2-2. As for University Prep, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 18-3.
Academy for Academic Excellence will head out on the road to challenge Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.4 runs per game this season. As for University Prep, they will be playing at home against Big Bear at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. University Prep is facing Big Bear at the right time seeing as Big Bear is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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