Newman International Academy hasn't had much luck against UME Preparatory Academy recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Warriors will welcome the EAGLES at 5:00 p.m. Newman International Academy has given up an average of 16.5 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Newman International Academy are headed into Tuesday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their seventh straight game dating back to last season on Monday. They lost 17-1 to Newman International Academy.
Meanwhile, UME Preparatory Academy waltzed into their game on Thursday with four straight wins... but they left with five. They put the hurt on the Warriors with a sharp 12-2 win. Considering the EAGLES have won ten contests by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Bethany Gonzales made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched five innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Zoe Carrizales, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three doubles and three RBI. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. Jenevive Fleming was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
UME Preparatory Academy's victory was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 11-8-2. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.2 runs over those games. As for Newman International Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-4.
Newman International Academy suffered a grim 20-0 defeat to UME Preparatory Academy when the teams last played back in March. Will the Warriors have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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