The Newman International Academy Warriors will head out on the road to take on the UME Preparatory Academy EAGLES at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the pair will really light up the scoreboard.
Having struggled with eight defeats in a row dating back to last season, the Warriors finally turned things around against the Warriors on Tuesday. The Warriors were the clear victor by a 20-9 margin over the Warriors. The Warriors' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Karoline Parada was excellent, scoring two runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Meanwhile, UME Preparatory Academy put the finishing touches on their eighth blowout victory of the season on Friday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Varsity Opponent a 15-0 shutout. The victory made it back-to-back wins for UME Preparatory Academy.
Adelina Sauceda was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Sauceda has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. Sauceda was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, UME Preparatory Academy got a massive performance out of Shelia Hubbard, who scored two runs and stole four bases while going 1-for-2. Hubbard is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last seven games she's played. Another player making a difference was Jenevieve Fleming, who scored three runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-3.
The Warriors made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-3. As for UME Preparatory Academy, their record now sits at 8-3.
Thursday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Newman International Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .488. However, it's not like UME Preparatory Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .603. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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