Lourdes Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 10-9 heartbreaker at the hands of the Academy for Innovative Education Aviators. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Lourdes Academy of the 7-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2021.
Valerie Portuondo stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she scored two runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4. Jaqueline Perez-Abreu was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Lourdes Academy's loss dropped their record down to 5-7. As for Academy for Innovative Education, their victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-3.
Lourdes Academy didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 9-7 win against Braddock on the 21st. As for Academy for Innovative Education, they will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Palmetto at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd.
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