Sadly, Aspire Langston Hughes Academy is still looking for their first win of the season after four contests. They fell victim to a rough 22-2 loss at the hands of the Ben Holt College Prep Academy Bobcats on Wednesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Aspire Langston Hughes Academy of the 14-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on April 8th.
For Ben Holt College Prep Academy's part, Julieann Drulias and Gabriella Rojas were a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Drulias struck out seven batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, Rojas struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Drulias fired off three stolen bases, four doubles, and five RBI while going 4-for-4, while Rojas scored four runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Riley Smith, who went 2-for-3 with two triples, three runs, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Makayla Bower, who scored three runs while going 2-for-3.
Aspire Langston Hughes Academy's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Ben Holt College Prep Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last ten matches, which provided a nice bump to their 13-6 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Aspire Langston Hughes Academy will take on Delta Charter at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Aspire Langston Hughes Academy and Delta Charter are at an even 5-5 over their past ten head-to-heads. As for Ben Holt College Prep Academy, they will be playing at home against Humphreys Able Charter at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Ben Holt College Prep Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.5 runs per game this season.
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