In what's become a running theme this season, Northland Prep Academy gave their fans yet another huge win on Friday. They blew past the Monument Valley Mustangs 12-2. The victory was just what Northland Prep Academy needed coming off of a 16-6 loss in their prior matchup.
Jordan Donahue made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Donahue has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Donahue was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple.
Donahue wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Leaf Bailen, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
On Monument Valley's side, Alijah Belin and Kameron Young did some serious damage despite the final result: Belin got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs, a triple, and an RBI, while Young scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Belin continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Roque Todecheene, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Northland Prep Academy is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a massive bump to their 4-5 record this season. As for Monument Valley, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-18 record this season.
Northland Prep Academy will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against La Joya Community at 10:00 a.m. Northland Prep Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season. As for Monument Valley, they will square off against Cortez at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Monument Valley has given up an average of 9.8 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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