Leadership will face off against the Mare Island Tech Academy Griffins at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Leadership is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
Having struggled with four defeats in a row, Leadership turned things around against Impact Academy of Arts & Technology on Friday. They blew past the Spartans 21-7. The high-scoring effort was just what Leadership needed considering they were shut out in their previous contest.
The team relied heavily on Alejandro Hernandez, who got on base in two of his three plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
Leadership always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .788. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Mare Island Tech Academy had just enough and edged out Impact Academy of Arts & Technology 6-4 on Monday. The victory continues a trend for the Griffins in their matchups with the Spartans: they've now won four in a row.
Mare Island Tech Academy let Ahndrei Agsunod and Jaidon Loudermilk run wild. Agsunod went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI, while Loudermilk got on base in two of his three plate appearances with four stolen bases and two RBI. Those four stolen bases gave Loudermilk a new career-high.
Leadership's win bumped their record up to 4-6. As for Mare Island Tech Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 13-5.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Leadership has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Mare Island Tech Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.9 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Leadership might still be hurting after the 10-0 loss they got from Mare Island Tech Academy in their previous meeting on Wednesday. Will Leadership have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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