On Tuesday, Times Squared Academy faced Central Falls in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Times Squared Academy Eagles lost 12-0 to the Central Falls Warriors. Times Squared Academy's loss signaled the end of their five-game winning streak.
For Central Falls' part, Chloe Acosta was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Acosta has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Acosta was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with four RBI, two doubles, and a run.
In other batting news, Mabel Guzman Polanco was a standout: she scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last four games she's played. Chaelys Brito Acevedo was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4.
Times Squared Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 7-2-1. As for Central Falls, their victory was their 11th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 11-0.
Coincidentally, both teams will both be playing Mt. Pleasant the next time they take the field. Times Squared Academy will host Mt. Pleasant at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, while Central Falls will host them at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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