Lake Mead Academy put another one in the bag on Wednesday to keep their perfect season alive. They came out on top against the Pinecrest Academy Cadence Cougars by a score of 15-11. Both teams can probably skip cardio this week after making that many trips around the bases.
Mackenzie Sorrels was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 15 batters over eight innings while giving up eight earned (and three unearned) runs off ten hits. Sorrels was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Bailey Fore was incredible, scoring five runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Gracie Rhodes was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Like Lake Mead Academy, Pinecrest Academy Cadence also got a great game from a two-way player: Gabriella Colarco. She struck out 15 batters over eight innings while giving up nine earned (and six unearned) runs off nine hits. Colarco has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Colarco was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, Aliyah Kolish made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole a base while going 4-for-5. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Vaite?a Yadao, who went 2-for-5 with a stolen base and two RBI.
Even though they lost, Pinecrest Academy Cadence didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 15 strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
Lake Mead Academy's win was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-0. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 18.2 runs per game. As for Pinecrest Academy Cadence, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-7 record this season.
Lake Mead Academy will be playing in front of their home fans against Pahranagat Valley at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Pahranagat Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 13.9 runs per game this season. As for Pinecrest Academy Cadence, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Rancho at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Pinecrest Academy Cadence is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season.
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