Crenshaw couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell just short of the WISH Academy Owls by a score of 7-6 on Monday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Crenshaw of the 15-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Crenshaw got a big performance out of Roberto Salazar, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. LaCoy Smith was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with three stolen bases and a double.
On WISH Academy's side, Joey Hood was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-3. Hood is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stolen at least one every time he's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Oliver Horton, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
The win (which was WISH Academy's fourth in a row) raised their record to 6-2-1.
Crenshaw will be playing in front of their home fans against Middle College at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Crenshaw has given up an average of 7 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week. As for WISH Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against George Washington Prep at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. WISH Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.1 runs per game this season.
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