Goddard lost to Albuquerque Academy back in March of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Goddard Rockets walked away with a 7-4 victory over the Albuquerque Academy Chargers.
Ryan Alsup made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. Alsup has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Alsup was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.
In other batting news, Ross Stokes was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three runs, a triple, and an RBI. Cinco Holloway was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
Like Goddard, Albuquerque Academy also got a great game from a two-way player: Satish Raichur. He pitched five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Raichur was even better at the plate, going 3-for-3 with three RBI and two doubles.
In other batting news, Mark McNaney made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs while going 1-for-3.
Even though they lost, Albuquerque Academy was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Goddard only hit no.
Goddard's win bumped their record up to 7-3. As for Albuquerque Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-5 record this season.
Goddard will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against Cleveland at 10:00 a.m. Cleveland will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last. As for Albuquerque Academy, they will challenge Artesia at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Albuquerque Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season.
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