American Leadership Academy - Ironwood scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They blew past the Benjamin Franklin Chargers 22-5. American Leadership Academy - Ironwood might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won four contests by ten runs or more this season.
Shawnacy Serrano was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits (and not a single walk). Serrano has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Serrano was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off two home runs, six RBI, and a double while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Antonia Benzor, who scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. Aubrey Campano was another key contributor, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
On Benjamin Franklin's side, Adlee Trujillo made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Hailey Christopherson, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
The win was the third in a row for American Leadership Academy - Ironwood, bringing their record for this year to 5-6. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.7 runs per game. As for Benjamin Franklin, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost seven of their last nine matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-8 record this season.
American Leadership Academy - Ironwood will head out on the road to challenge Valley Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Valley Christian is coming into the match with six straight defeats at home, meaning American Leadership Academy - Ironwood will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. Benjamin Franklin will take on Globe at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Benjamin Franklin is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.1 runs per game this season.
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