Somerset Academy extended their postseason success on Wednesday against American. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Patriots a 7-0 shutout. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 2-1 back in March.
The result came thanks to Caitlyn Diaz's shutout, as she gave up just five hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
Emily Munoz
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At the plate, Somerset Academy let Emily Munoz and Katie Bailey run wild. Munoz went a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI, one triple, and one double, while Bailey went 3-for-4 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run. Those three hits gave Munoz a new career-high. Kelsey Gonzalez was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three runs and one stolen base.
Somerset Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .379. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Somerset Academy's win bumped their record up to 11-12-1. As for American, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 15-9.
Looking ahead, Somerset Academy will take on American Heritage at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Patriots will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something the Panthers surely won't give up without a fight. American does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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