Loma Linda Academy was not the first on the board on Wednesday, but they got there more often. They put the hurt on the Public Safety Academy Phoenix with a sharp 12-1 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for Loma Linda Academy.
Andrew Pennell made a splash while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out 13 over five innings pitched. Pennell was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Loma Linda Academy let Gavin Moya and Samuel Carrera loose on the outfield. Moya scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances, while Carrera scored a run while going 1-for-2. Ashton Castillo was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
On Public Safety Academy's side, Conrad Henderson made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with a triple, a stolen base, and an RBI.
Loma Linda Academy's win bumped their record up to 2-0-1. As for Public Safety Academy, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-10.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. After both having extra time off, Loma Linda Academy and Mesa Grande Academy will dust off their jerseys to face off against one another on April 1st. As for Public Safety Academy, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Entrepreneur at 2:30 p.m. on April 1st. Entrepreneur will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Public Safety Academy surely won't give up without a fight.
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