George Washington Prep scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They blew past the University Pathways Public Service Academy Change Agents 32-2. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded George Washington Prep with their most commanding win of the season.
Aracely Gonzalez made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits over four innings pitched. Gonzalez was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Emily Varela and Holland Allen did most of the damage at the plate: Varela went 5-for-5 with six runs, six RBI, and two doubles, while Allen scored four runs and stole three bases while getting on base in five of her six plate appearances. Da'Yonnie Grady was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
The win got George Washington Prep back to even at 5-5. As for University Pathways Public Service Academy, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 0-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. George Washington Prep will take on Dymally at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. Dymally will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last. As for University Pathways Public Service Academy, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Los Angeles Leadership Academy at 2:00 p.m.
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