ITW David Speer Academy scored the most runs they've had all season to find success in Saturday's first game. They were the clear victor by a 26-6 margin over the Muchin College Prep Mountain Lions. Considering ITW David Speer Academy has won three matchups by more than six runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Keryel Figueroa and Marco Ortiz made a splash while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Figueroa pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Ortiz tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Figueroa has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Figueroa scored two runs while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances, while Ortiz scored three runs while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, Jonathan Pena and Santiago Lopez did most of the damage at the plate: Pena got on base in all five of his plate appearances with three runs and four RBI, while Lopez scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in five of his six plate appearances. Lopez is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last four games he's played. Jeanderso Balza was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
The victory got ITW David Speer Academy back to even at 3-3. As for Muchin College Prep, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: ITW David Speer Academy beat Muchin College Prep by a score of 15-0 later that day.
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