It was a good run, but Academy for Academic Excellence unfortunately witnessed the end of their five-game winning streak on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Granite Hills Cougars by a score of 7-5. The loss put an end to Academy for Academic Excellence's undefeated start to the season.
Aiden Carlson spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and four unearned) runs on nine hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Kayla Berg made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. She is on a roll when it comes to hits, as she's now hit three or more in the last five games she's played. Paityn Thibodeaux was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
On Granite Hills' side, the team relied heavily on Mylie Shepard, who went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Mariah Maestas, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Having lost for the first time this season, Academy for Academic Excellence fell to 7-1-2. As for Granite Hills, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven games, which provided a nice bump to their 10-4-1 record this season.
Academy for Academic Excellence will head out on the road to face off against Riverside Prep at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Riverside Prep's hitters has struggled lately (they haven't scored a run in three consecutive games), something the team is no doubt ready to change. As for Granite Hills, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Barstow at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. Barstow is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season.
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