After a string of eight wins, Science Leadership Academy's good fortune finally ran out on Monday. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 17-8 walloping at the hands of String Theory.
For String Theory's part, the team relied heavily on Ava Matteo, who scored three runs and stole four bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Joslyn Wimberly was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
Science Leadership Academy's defeat ended a six-game streak of away wins and brought them to 8-1. As for String Theory, they pushed their record up to 11-1 with that win, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Science Leadership Academy will square off against Central at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. Central will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Science Leadership Academy surely won't give up without a fight. As for String Theory, they will head out on the road to take on Northeast at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday. String Theory is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 14.9 runs per game this season.
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