Renaissance Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 21-5 to the Collegium Charter Cougar. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Renaissance Academy of the 16-11 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Jack Vadino was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-1 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Quinn Wright, who scored two runs while going 2-for-2.
On Collegium Charter's side, Landon Gustafson made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). Gustafson has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Gustafson was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Collegium Charter got a massive performance out of Jimmy Parmiter, who went 2-for-2 with a home run and four RBI. Fabian Zorilla-Vasquez was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing three bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Renaissance Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Collegium Charter, their victory bumped their record up to 2-7.
Renaissance Academy will head out on the road to challenge Valley Forge Baptist Academy at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. As for Collegium Charter, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Delaware County Christian at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Delaware County Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
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