La Academia Charter came into Thursday's match having lost 11 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They walked away with a 19-16 win over the Alliance Christian Gryphons on Thursday. La Academia Charter's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
La Academia Charter got a massive performance out of Johnell Machado, who scored three runs and stole six bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Joewest Martinez, who scored three runs and stole seven bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
On Alliance Christian's side, Cole Boyles was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing four bases while going 2-for-5. The team also got some help courtesy of Luke Fegan, who scored two runs and stole four bases while going 1-for-5.
La Academia Charter's victory ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-3. As for Alliance Christian, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. La Academia Charter will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against Lincoln Leadership Academy at 4:00 p.m. The last three games Lincoln Leadership Academy has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Alliance Christian, they will head out on the road to challenge High Point Baptist Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Alliance Christian has given up an average of 14.7 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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