It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Nueva Esperanza had no problem doing just that on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 19-11 margin over the Tacony Academy Charter Lions. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Nueva Esperanza.
For Tacony Academy Charter's part, Elany Aponte led a balanced group of hitters, scoring three runs and stealing five bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Aponte has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last eight times she's played. Another player making a difference was Tamari Wesley, who scored two runs and stole four bases while going 3-for-4.
Nueva Esperanza pushed their record up to 7-4-1 with that win, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Tacony Academy Charter, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-5.
Nueva Esperanza will head out on the road to challenge Philadelphia Academy Charter at 3:15 p.m. on Friday. Philadelphia Academy Charter is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season. Tacony Academy Charter does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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