Environmental Charter was the 20-12 winner over Hawthorne Math & Science Academy when they last played one another back in March of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Environmental Charter White Tigers fell 10-7 to the Hawthorne Math & Science Academy The Aviators on Tuesday. Environmental Charter has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
For Hawthorne Math & Science Academy's part, Julie Hess and Karol Acosta were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Hess pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Meanwhile, Acosta struck out ten batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Hess scored a run while going 2-for-2, while Acosta scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Jenny Hess was incredible, going 3-for-4 with four runs, two triples, and three RBI. Itzel Gonzalez was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Environmental Charter's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Hawthorne Math & Science Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 10-2.
Environmental Charter will be playing at home against Compton Early College at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Environmental Charter is facing Compton Early College at the right time seeing as Compton Early College is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Hawthorne Math & Science Academy, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Magnolia Science Academy Carson at 3:15 p.m.
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