For the second straight game, Academy for Academic Excellence will face off against Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy. The Knights will take on Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. Academy for Academic Excellence is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season.
On Tuesday, Academy for Academic Excellence got the win against Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy by a conclusive 16-2. The Knights haven't had any issues with Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive win against them.
Haylee Berg made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out nine over four innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three runs, three doubles, and four RBI. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kayla Berg, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with six RBI, two runs, and two doubles. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Victoria McGowan, who got on base in both of her plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.
Academy for Academic Excellence always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .545. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy only posted an OBP of .211.
Academy for Academic Excellence's record is now 9-11-1. As for Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy, they are on a 12-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-12.
Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Academy for Academic Excellence has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .471. It's a different story for Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy, though, as they've only averaged .350. Will they be able to contain Academy for Academic Excellence's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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