Texas Wind has not done well against UME Preparatory Academy recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. Texas Wind narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the UME Preparatory Academy EAGLES 14-12. The win made it back-to-back victories for Texas Wind.
For UME Preparatory Academy's part, Juan Arias Gomez put in work no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (he also only allowed one walk). Arias Gomez has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive pitching appearances. Arias Gomez was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Clayton Fleming was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. Mark Anthony Anderson was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing four bases.
Texas Wind now has a winning record of 5-4. As for UME Preparatory Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 17-7-2.
Texas Wind will be playing at home against Parker-Tarrant HomeSchool at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for UME Preparatory Academy, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Newman International Academy at 5:00 p.m. on April 16th.
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