The Academy extended their losing streak to seven on Saturday, dropping them down to 3-17. They lost 10-2 to the University Bulldogs. The Wildcats were not able to make up for their defeat to the Bulldogs from their previous meeting back in May of 2025.
Landon Schroeder was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and one double. Isaiah Ramirez also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
As for University, they pushed their record up to 18-2 with the win, which was their tenth straight at home. Considering they have won 14 contests by more than five runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
On University's side, Dylan Nelson tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched. Nelson has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Jaden Hernandez and Damian Alvarez did most of the damage at the plate: Hernandez went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI, while Alvarez got on base in two of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Those three stolen bases gave Alvarez a new career-high. Joel Ramirez was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. The Academy will take on Forge Christian at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. The Fury's pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so the Wildcats' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for University, they will square off against Platte Valley at 3:30 p.m. on Monday.
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