KIPP SF College Prep had lost four straight at home dating back to last season, but on Wednesday they dropped their record down to 0-5 to make it five. They lost 23-0 to the Galileo Lions. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Lions this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 7-0 back in March.
As for Galileo, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 14-3. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 12 games by seven runs or more this season.
For Galileo's part, Makoa Lawlor and Elijah Michael made a splash while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Lawlor pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Michael tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single earned run in four consecutive appearances. At bat, Lawlor went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs and two RBI, while Michael went 2-for-3 with three RBI and two runs. Those three hits gave Lawlor a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Zane Ridley, who fired off two home runs, seven RBI, and three runs while going 3-for-4. Those two home runs gave him a new career-high. Giovani Verde also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
While KIPP SF College Prep had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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