There's no place like home for Hawthorne Math & Science Academy, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Thursday. They walked away with a 10-7 victory over the Environmental Charter White Tigers on Tuesday. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Hawthorne Math & Science Academy considering their one-run performance the contest before.
Julie Hess and Karol Acosta made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Hess tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Meanwhile, Acosta struck out ten batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Hess scored a run while going 2-for-2, while Acosta scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Jenny Hess was incredible, going 3-for-4 with four runs, two triples, and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Itzel Gonzalez, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Hawthorne Math & Science Academy's win bumped their record up to 10-2. As for Environmental Charter, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-4.
Hawthorne Math & Science Academy will look to defend their home field on Monday against Magnolia Science Academy Carson at 3:15 p.m. Environmental Charter will take on Compton Early College at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Environmental Charter is facing Compton Early College at the right time seeing as Compton Early College is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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