Newman International Academy dropped their record down to 4-4 on Thursday, which also ended the team's four-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 12-2 to the UME Preparatory Academy EAGLES, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the EAGLES this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 11-1 last Tuesday.
Newman International Academy saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Karoline Parada, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and one run.
As for UME Preparatory Academy, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 11-8-2. The team dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 11.8 runs.
On UME Preparatory Academy's side, Bethany Gonzales made a splash no matter where she played. She tossed five innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. Gonzales has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Zoe Carrizales was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three doubles and three RBI. Those three doubles gave her a new career-high. Jenevive Fleming was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Newman International Academy will challenge ILTexas Arlington at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for UME Preparatory Academy, they will take on the Warriors at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The EAGLES are facing Newman International Academy at the right time seeing as Newman International Academy is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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