Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy lost against University Prep last Wednesday, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy's rough 25-5 defeat to the University Prep Jaguars might stick with them for a while. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy in their matchups with University Prep: they've now lost five in a row.
Aaliyah Hobson made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Mia Higareda, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
On University Prep's side, Jayleen Lopez spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits. Lopez has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Saidy Gonzalez was incredible, firing off two home runs, six RBI, and three runs while going 4-for-4. Vic Patino was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI.
Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy now has a losing record at 2-3-1. As for University Prep, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 16-2.
Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy will head out on the road to square off against Adelanto at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday. Adelanto knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past three matchups -- so hopefully Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy likes a good challenge. As for University Prep, they will be playing at home against Boron at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. University Prep is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.8 runs per game this season.
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