Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Riverside Prep Silver Knights by a score of 9-8. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy of the 12-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Wednesday.
For Riverside Prep's part, Rachel Lillibridge was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing four innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Lillibridge was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three stolen bases and an RBI.
In other batting news, Isabella Villatoro and Samantha Urtiaga did most of the damage at the plate: Villatoro scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-4, while Urtiaga scored two runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-3. Alyssa Martinez was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 3-10-1. As for Riverside Prep, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 12-13-1.
Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy will head out on the road to take on Big Bear at 3:15 p.m. on Monday. As for Riverside Prep, they will be playing at home against University Prep at 3:15 p.m. on Monday.
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