Architecture, Engineering and Construction extended their losing streak to five on Friday, dropping their season record down to 3-7 in the process. They lost 10-0 to the Richmond Hill Lions. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Lions this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 5-0 back in March.
As for Richmond Hill, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-2-1 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.6 runs on average over those games.
For Richmond Hill's part, Adrian Hernandez V was a major factor no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over four innings pitched. Hernandez V has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Those two RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Christopher Duarte, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, one triple, and one run. That triple was his first of the season. Anaiscio Ortiz was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Architecture, Engineering and Construction will take on Scholars Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Richmond Hill, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Bayside at 11:00 a.m.
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