Prep Charter was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They lost 16-0 to the Tacony Academy Charter Lions. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Prep Charter of the 18-7 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Tacony Academy Charter's part, Ronnie Hanratty made a splash while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out ten over four innings pitched. Hanratty has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. Hanratty was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Tacony Academy Charter got a massive performance out of Krsthian Monegro, who scored four runs and stole three bases while going 4-for-4. Anthony Arvelo was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 4-for-4.
Prep Charter's defeat dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Tacony Academy Charter, their victory bumped their record up to 7-8.
Prep Charter will head out on the road to take on Philadelphia Academy Charter at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Philadelphia Academy Charter will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Prep Charter surely won't give up without a fight. As for Tacony Academy Charter, they will be playing at home against Mariana Bracetti Academy at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Mariana Bracetti Academy knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past three contests -- so hopefully Tacony Academy Charter likes a good challenge.
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