If Mesa Grande Academy was feeling good off their 14-3 takedown of Public Safety Academy last Wednesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Mesa Grande Academy Cardinals took a 10-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Redlands Adventist Academy Bulldogs on Monday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Mesa Grande Academy of the 5-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
For Redlands Adventist Academy's part, Jack Powers made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Powers was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Benson Hayton, who scored two runs and stole five bases while going 3-for-4. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Frankie Almaguel was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 1-for-4.
Mesa Grande Academy's loss ended a four-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 4-4. As for Redlands Adventist Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight games, which provided a nice bump to their 7-3-1 record this season.
Mesa Grande Academy is on the road again on Wednesday to play Loma Linda Academy at 4:15 p.m. Loma Linda Academy will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Mesa Grande Academy surely won't give up without a fight. As for Redlands Adventist Academy, they will be playing at home against Public Safety Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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