Smidt Tech was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 15-3 to the Los Angeles Leadership Academy Lions. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Smidt Tech of the 16-11 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Friday.
For Los Angeles Leadership Academy's part, Andrea Vazquez made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 12 batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits (and only one walk). Vazquez was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 4-for-4. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last six times she's played.
In other batting news, Los Angeles Leadership Academy got a massive performance out of Maria Machic, who scored three runs and stole five bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Machic is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last 12 games she's played. Another player making a difference was Betsy Alvarez, who went 3-for-3 with four stolen bases, five RBI, and two runs.
Smidt Tech's defeat dropped their record down to 5-9. As for Los Angeles Leadership Academy, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 11-4.
Smidt Tech will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Animo De La Hoya at 2:00 p.m. Los Angeles Leadership Academy will take on ESAT at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. Los Angeles Leadership Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 18.3 runs per game this season.
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