Life Prep can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the North RedHawks and snuck past 10-8. Life Prep's offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last three games.
For North's part, Ana Amador put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and six unearned) runs off eight hits (and only one walk). Amador has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Amador was even better at the plate, firing off two home runs, three stolen bases, and four runs while going 4-for-4.
In other batting news, Isabel Velazquez-Wallace was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Kadence Westley, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Life Prep's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 1-3. As for North, their defeat was their fifth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 10-15.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Life Prep by a score of 6-4 later that day.
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