The Heritage Academy Heroes will head out on the road to face off against the Imagine Prep Storm at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. One thing working in Heritage Academy's favor is that they have posted big run totals every time they've taken the field this season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Heritage Academy gave their fans yet another huge win on Monday. They put the hurt on Imagine Prep Superstition with a sharp 25-2 victory.
Diana Ibarra made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Ibarra was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-4 with four runs, five RBI, and two doubles. Ibarra is crushing it when it comes to hits: she's hit at least three every time she's taken the field this season.
In other batting news, Francesca Johnson and Klarissa Babbitt did most of the damage at the plate: Johnson scored three runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances, while Babbitt scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Leah Hitchcock, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, Imagine Prep gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Monday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Mission Heights Prep 2-1.
Kendra Flowers spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on seven hits and racked up 16 Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Bella Ernsberger, who went 1-for-2 with a home run.
Heritage Academy's record now sits at 3-0. As for Imagine Prep, their victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 1-0.
Heritage Academy took their win against Imagine Prep in their previous matchup back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 9-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Heritage Academy since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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