LEAP Academy scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 20-11 margin over the Lakewood Piners. The victory was some much needed relief for LEAP Academy as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
For Lakewood's part, Cris Rosario was huge no matter where he played even without the win. On the mound, he struck out ten batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. Rosario was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Fernando Gomez and Chris Ramos stepped up to the plate in a big way. Gomez scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in two of his five plate appearances, while Ramos scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Chris Herrera, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
LEAP Academy's win ended a 23-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-11. As for Lakewood, they dropped their record down to 1-14 with that loss, which was their ninth straight at home.
LEAP Academy didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, an 18-5 defeat vs. Penns Grove on the 15th. As for Lakewood, they will be playing at home against Trenton Central at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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