Foundation Academy stacked a 13th blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Tuesday. They blew past the Lake Highland Prep Highlanders 10-3. The win was nothing new for Foundation Academy as they're now sitting on four straight.
Ethan Pate and Justin Salvati were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Pate tossed five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Meanwhile, Salvati pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Pate has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Pate scored a run while going 1-for-3, while Salvati scored a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Matthew Hazelwood was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
On Lake Highland Prep's side, Landon Towns made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Jared Shear, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Foundation Academy's victory bumped their record up to 21-3. As for Lake Highland Prep, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 13-9 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Foundation Academy will face off against Umatilla at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Lake Highland Prep, they will head out on the road to challenge Edgewater at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Lake Highland Prep is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
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