Public Safety Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their ninth straight loss. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 19-8 walloping at the hands of the Mesa Grande Academy Cardinals. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Public Safety Academy of the 22-4 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
For Mesa Grande Academy's part, Bailey Bender was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and five unearned) runs off six hits. Bender was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in four of her six plate appearances with a home run, two stolen bases, and five RBI. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played.
In other batting news, Melody Bender was a standout: she scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in five of her six plate appearances. Bender is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least one every time she's taken the field this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Allie Purse, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-4.
Public Safety Academy's loss dropped their record down to 1-9. As for Mesa Grande Academy, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 7-2.
Public Safety Academy will head out on the road to take on River Springs Charter School Magnolia at 2:30 p.m. on Friday. Public Safety Academy is facing River Springs Charter School Magnolia at the right time seeing as River Springs Charter School Magnolia is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Mesa Grande Academy, they will be playing at home against Loma Linda Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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