Lennox Academy's game two weeks ago was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. Everything went their way against the Hawthorne Math & Science Academy Aviators as the Lennox Academy Panthers made off with an 18-8 win. The Panthers haven't had any issues with the Aviators recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive victory against them.
Valeria Lopez
| 03/17/25 vs Hawthorne Math & Science Academy | 9 |
| 04/26/24 vs Hawthorne | 6 |
| 04/22/24 @ St. Mary's Academy | 7 |
| 04/18/24 vs Animo Leadership | 1 |
| 04/16/24 vs Compton Early College | 4 |
| + 3 more games |
Valeria Lopez was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and seven unearned) runs off one hit. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in March of 2024. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with four runs, three RBI, and one triple.
In other batting news, Lennox Academy got a massive performance out of Antonella Casillas, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs, one triple, and one RBI. That triple marked the first that Casillas hit this season. Ziurell Ruiz was another key player, going 1-for-3 with four runs, one triple, and one RBI.
Lennox Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .541. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
The win got Lennox Academy back to even at 3-3. As for Hawthorne Math & Science Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lennox Academy will head out to take on Crossroads at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Lennox Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 12.7 runs per game this season. As for Hawthorne Math & Science Academy, they will challenge Lawndale at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Lawndale has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 17.33 runs per game on average), something Hawthorne Math & Science Academy will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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