The Academy for Academic Excellence Knights will head out on the road to take on the Riverside Prep Silver Knights at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Academy for Academic Excellence is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road.
Last Tuesday, it was a hard-fought matchup, but Academy for Academic Excellence had to settle for a 7-5 loss against Granite Hills. The loss put an end to Academy for Academic Excellence's undefeated start to the season.
Aiden Carlson spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and four unearned) runs on nine hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Kayla Berg was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. She hasn't dropped below three hits for five straight games. Paityn Thibodeaux was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Riverside Prep fell victim to Serrano and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They suffered a tough 10-0 defeat at the hands of the Diamondbacks.
Riverside Prep saw one different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Alyssa Martinez, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base.
Having lost for the first time this season, Academy for Academic Excellence fell to 7-1-2. As for Riverside Prep, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-10-1 record this season.
Wednesday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Academy for Academic Excellence hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .443. However, it's not like Riverside Prep struggles in that department as they've averaged .319. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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