Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy lost against Excelsior Charter last Wednesday, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Monday. Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy fell victim to a tough 15-6 loss at the hands of the Excelsior Charter Eagles. Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Hillary Felix was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 4-for-4. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Mia Higareda, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .833. That's the best OBP they've managed all season.
On Excelsior Charter's side, Rylie Hunsaker was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off six hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Hunsaker was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, Alany Esparza was a standout: she went 4-for-4 with three doubles, two runs, and two RBI. Samantha Minghelli was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 3-6-1. As for Excelsior Charter, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 12-7.
Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy will be playing at home against Academy for Academic Excellence at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Academy for Academic Excellence is coming into the matchup with five straight losses on the road, meaning Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Excelsior Charter, they will be playing at home against Riverside Prep at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday. One thing working in Excelsior Charter's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last four matches.
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