Subiaco Academy took a six-run loss the last time they faced off against Westside, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Trojans came out on top in a nail-biter against the Rebels on Tuesday, sneaking past 7-5.
Alejandro Duarte was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over 4.2 innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. He is becoming a predictor of Subiaco Academy's success: when he posts at least ten strikeouts the team is 2-1 (and 2-5 when he doesn't). Duarte was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
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In other batting news, Sebastian Duarte was excellent, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and one triple. Subiaco Academy is undefeated when Duarte posts two or more runs, but 1-6 otherwise. Ayden Skinner was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs.
Subiaco Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .429. The last time their batting average was this high was back in April of 2025.
Subiaco Academy's victory bumped their record up to 4-6. As for Westside, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-8.
Coming up, Subiaco Academy will challenge Danville at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Westside, they will head out on the road to challenge Acorn at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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