Excel Academy Charter is still looking for their season's first win. They lost 17-1 to the Salem Academy Charter Navigator on Friday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Excel Academy Charter of the 14-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Salem Academy Charter's part, Kaedynce Kauth made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single hit, only one earned run while striking out 14 over five innings pitched. Kauth has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season. Kauth was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ciara Lara, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-2. Jessenia Rivera was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Excel Academy Charter's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Salem Academy Charter, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-4.
Excel Academy Charter will head out on the road to take on Winthrop at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Salem Academy Charter, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Community Charter School of Cambridge at 4:30 p.m. Salem Academy Charter is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.6 runs per game this season.
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