Academy of Careers & Exploration scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 25-2 margin over the Lucerne Valley Mustangs. Considering Academy of Careers & Exploration has won five contests by more than 11 runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Bode Harkness and Mikel Costa were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Harkness pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Costa struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. At bat, Harkness scored three runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances, while Costa went 4-for-5 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple. Costa has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
In other batting news, Thomas Koupeny was incredible, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and five RBI. Ben Carlson was another key contributor, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances.
Academy of Careers & Exploration's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-6. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.3 runs per game. As for Lucerne Valley, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost seven of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-8 record this season.
Academy of Careers & Exploration will be playing at home against West Valley at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Academy of Careers & Exploration's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so West Valley's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Lucerne Valley, they will head out on the road to take on Silver Valley at 3:15 p.m. on Monday.
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