Tuesday just wasn't the day for Mater Academy Charter's offense. They fell victim to a tough 11-0 defeat at the hands of the Somerset Academy South Homestead Hurricanes on Tuesday. The contest marked that first time this season in which Mater Academy Charter was not able to get on the board.
For Somerset Academy South Homestead's part, Sophia Garcia was a major factor no matter where she played. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 11 over four innings pitched. Garcia has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Garcia was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Isabella D. Azevedo, who scored three runs and stole six bases while going 2-for-2. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last five games she's played. Another player making a difference was Catalina Ossa, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all two of her plate appearances.
Mater Academy Charter are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4. As for Somerset Academy South Homestead, their record now sits at 3-4.
Mater Academy Charter will take on Mater Academy Bay at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Somerset Academy South Homestead, they will head out on the road to take on Coral Shores at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Somerset Academy South Homestead is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.9 runs per game this season.
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