After both having extra time off, Masterman and Science Leadership Academy will shake off the cobwebs and hit the field against one another at 3:15 p.m. on Monday. Masterman has given up an average of 15.8 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Masterman is headed out in good spirits considering the team just ended their winless streak on the road against Girard Academic Music Program last Thursday. Masterman was the clear victor by a 33-20 margin over Girard Academic Music Program. Masterman hasn't had any issues with Girard Academic Music Program recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive victory against them.
Meanwhile, after only two runs in their last matchup, Science Leadership Academy made sure to put some runs up on the board against Franklin Towne last Wednesday. Science Leadership Academy walked away with a 10-7 win over Franklin Towne.
Karlee McDowell made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one run and one RBI.
In other batting news, Ella Kieselowsky was a standout: she got on base in four of her five plate appearances with five RBI and one double. Marisa Phan was another key player, going 2-for-5 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Masterman picked up their first road victory, bumping their record up to 2-4. As for Science Leadership Academy, the win got them back to even at 3-3.
Masterman suffered a grim 16-1 defeat to Science Leadership Academy when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Can Masterman avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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