Marymount had lost three straight on the road, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 2-4 to make it four. They came up short against the Lennox Academy Panthers, falling 16-4. The Sailors were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Panthers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in February of 2019.
Alianna Hong made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
As for Lennox Academy, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-6 record this season. The result was nothing new for Lennox Academy, who have now won nine games by seven runs or more so far this season.
On Lennox Academy's side, Valeria Lopez made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over four innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). Lopez has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
In other batting news, Michel Estrada was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March. Valerie Lozano-Prado was another key player, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Marymount will venture away from home to take on Flintridge Sacred Heart at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Lennox Academy, they will head out to face off against Brentwood School at 3:45 p.m. on Friday.
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