First Philadelphia Prep extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 13 on Thursday, dropping them down to 0-10. They came up short against the Thomas A. Edison Owls, falling 14-0. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Owls this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 17-0 two weeks ago.
As for Thomas A. Edison, the win keeps them at an undefeated 10-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 12.3 runs this season.
For Thomas A. Edison's part, Anderson Carrasquel and Janzel Berrios made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Carrasquel struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, Berrios tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. At the plate, Carrasquel went 2-for-4 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI, while Berrios got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases and one run. That home run was Carrasquel's first of the season.
In other batting news, Yonser Bautista Mota was a standout: he got on base in three of his four plate appearances with five stolen bases, three runs, and one triple. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged two or more in each of the last five games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Welfrey Herrera, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with six stolen bases and two runs.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. First Philadelphia Prep will head out to face off against Philadelphia Performing Arts at 2:45 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Thomas A. Edison, they will face off against MAST Charter II at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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