In what's become a running theme this season, San Jacinto Valley Academy gave their fans yet another huge win on Thursday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the California Military Institute Rough Riders a 31-0 shutout. San Jacinto Valley Academy's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Sebastian Lopez and Canon Fletcher were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Lopez pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Fletcher pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Lopez scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Fletcher went 4-for-4 with five runs, five RBI, and a double.
In other batting news, Carter Kelly was a standout: he scored five runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. He has been hot recently, having posted three or more RBI the last five times he's played. Anthony Meza was another key contributor, scoring four runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances.
San Jacinto Valley Academy has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games, which provided a massive bump to their 7-5 record this season. As for California Military Institute, they are on a 17-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. San Jacinto Valley Academy will take on Nuview Bridge at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. One thing working in San Jacinto Valley Academy's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last six matchups. As for California Military Institute, they will head out on the road to square off against Desert Christian Academy at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Desert Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
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