After flying high against Pine Ridge last Tuesday, Father Lopez came back down to earth. The Father Lopez Green Wave lost 11-1 to the Master's Academy Eagles on Wednesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Father Lopez of the 9-6 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
Father Lopez saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Chloe Wilen, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
On Master's Academy's side, Reagan Peri spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on one hit and racked up nine Ks. Peri has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Lauren McMeel and Karina Morales did most of the damage at the plate: McMeel scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3, while Morales scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-4. Eden Laurence was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases.
Father Lopez has traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-10 record this season. As for Master's Academy, they now have a winning record of 10-9.
Father Lopez will head out on the road to square off against Peniel Baptist Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Father Lopez has given up an average of 9.5 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week. As for Master's Academy, they will head out on the road to face off against Lyman at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Master's Academy has given up an average of 6.5 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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