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| 04/17/25 - Away | 12-11 W |
| 04/15/25 - Home | 2-13 L |
| 04/24/24 - Home | 17-6 W |
| 04/22/24 - Away | 18-0 W |
| 02/23/24 - Home | 15-0 W |
| + 5 more games |
Academy for Academic Excellence took a 11-run defeat the last time they faced off against Excelsior Charter, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Knights sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 12-11 victory over the Eagles on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Knights have posted since March 1st.
The team relied heavily on Kayla Berg, who went a perfect 5-for-5 with four runs, two stolen bases, and one triple. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024. Hayden Gonzales also deserves some recognition as she launched her first home run of the season.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Academy for Academic Excellence kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 20 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive matchups.
With the victory, Academy for Academic Excellence broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 8-9-1. As for Excelsior Charter, with the loss, they broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 9-8-1.
Coming up, Academy for Academic Excellence will square off against University Prep at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Knights' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Jaguars have averaged an impressive 9.9 runs per game this season. As for Excelsior Charter, they will take on Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Excelsior Charter is facing Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy at the right time seeing as Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy is stuck on a nine-game losing streak.
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