La Academia Charter extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 12 on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 0-6 in the process. They lost 23-4 to the Steelton-Highspire Steamrollers. If the Leones were looking for revenge after losing 16-2 to the Steamrollers when the teams met back in May of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Steelton-Highspire's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-8. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Steelton-Highspire's part, Ni'Shaun Ward-McMullen was a standout: he got on base in all four of his plate appearances with one home run, five stolen bases, and four runs. The dominant performance also gave Ward-McMullen a new career-high in RBI (five). Shawn Williams was another key player, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with five stolen bases, four runs, and one triple.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. La Academia Charter will square off against Conestoga Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Leones' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Cougars have averaged an impressive 8.6 runs per game this season. As for Steelton-Highspire, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Susquehanna Township at 4:15 p.m.
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