Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Hawthorne Math & Science Academy). They put the hurt on the Animo Robinson Monarchs with a sharp 27-2 victory on Thursday. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded the Aviators with their most commanding win of the season.
Fabian Mercado
| 03/20/25 vs Animo Robinson | 4 |
| 02/24/25 vs WISH Academy | 3 |
| 02/27/25 vs Locke | 2 |
| 03/18/25 vs Rolling Hills Prep | 1 |
| 03/01/25 @ Pacifica Christian/Santa Monica | 1 |
| + 2 more games |
Fabian Mercado made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 2-for-3. Hawthorne Math & Science Academy is undefeated when Mercado posts two or more stolen bases, but 0-3-1 otherwise.
In other batting news, Charles Jimenez was a standout: he went a perfect 5-for-5 with four runs, four RBI, and one stolen base. Christopher Mora was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI.
Hawthorne Math & Science Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .780. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .500 or higher in three consecutive games.
The win got Hawthorne Math & Science Academy back to even at 3-3-1.
Hawthorne Math & Science Academy has already played their next match, a 10-0 defeat against Rolling Hills Prep on the 21st. As for Animo Robinson, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 14-0 loss against WISH Academy on the 21st.
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