Thomas A. Edison hasn't had much luck against Mariana Bracetti Academy recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The two teams, after both having extra time off, will shake off the cobwebs and hit the field at 3:15 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Thomas A. Edison lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Science Leadership Academy, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Thursday's contest. The Owls never let the Rockets get on the board and left with a 6-0 win last Thursday. The Owls' victory was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
Janzel Berrios
| 03/26/26 vs Science Leadership Academy | 3 |
| 03/24/26 @ Maritime Academy Charter | 1 |
| 03/19/26 vs Boys' Latin Charter | 1 |
The team relied heavily on Janzel Berrios, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played. Rafelys Santos also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Thomas A. Edison was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .393. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .333 or higher in seven consecutive games dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Mariana Bracetti Academy got the win against Maritime Academy Charter last Thursday by a conclusive 14-4.
Mariana Bracetti Academy got a massive performance out of Rafael Hernandez, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most hits Hernandez has posted since back in April of 2025. Jayden Montanez was another key player, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple.
Thomas A. Edison's record is now 4-0. As for Mariana Bracetti Academy, their record now sits at 5-1.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Thomas A. Edison has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 15.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Mariana Bracetti Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 8.2 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Thomas A. Edison might still be hurting after the 8-1 loss they got from Mariana Bracetti Academy when the teams last played back in March of 2025. Can the Owls avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
