Lake Mead Academy fell victim to Needles and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They suffered a rough 15-0 defeat at the hands of the Needles Mustangs. Lake Mead Academy's loss continues an unfortunate trend for the team, making it six in a row.
For Needles' part, Jaelyn Garcia was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and not a single walk). Garcia has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 12 consecutive pitching appearances. Garcia was also big at the plate, going 3-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Needles let Scotti Powell and Liana DeLeon loose on the outfield. Powell went 2-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs, while DeLeon went 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Katie Smith, who went 1-for-2 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Lake Mead Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 7-6. As for Needles, they pushed their record up to 16-4 with that victory, which was their 19th straight at home dating back to last season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lake Mead Academy will take on Awaken Christian at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. Lake Mead Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.3 runs per game this season. As for Needles, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Pahrump Valley at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. Pahrump Valley will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Needles surely won't give up without a fight.
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