The UME Preparatory Academy EAGLES are on the road again on Thursday to play the International Leadership of Texas Keller Eagles at 5:00 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, both teams will really light up the scoreboard.
UME Preparatory Academy put the finishing touches on their sixth blowout victory of the season on Thursday. They put the hurt on Tournament Opponent with a sharp 14-1 win. While fans of UME Preparatory Academy might be used to big wins, the 13-run margin marked the team's biggest victory yet this season.
Adelina Sauceda made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits. Sauceda was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-3 with four RBI, a run, and a double.
In other batting news, Jenevieve Fleming was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 2-for-2. Amaiah Phillips was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-1.
International Leadership of Texas Keller can finally bid farewell to their 12-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 15-3 margin over Varsity Opponent. That 12 run margin sets a new team best for International Leadership of Texas Keller this season.
Like UME Preparatory Academy, International Leadership of Texas Keller also got a great game from a two-way player: Nina Ferrer. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over three innings while giving up three earned runs off only one hit. Ferrer was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Sara Reyna was a standout: she got on base in all three of her plate appearances with two runs, a triple, and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Adrianna Peterson, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
UME Preparatory Academy's record is now 6-1. As for International Leadership of Texas Keller, their win ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-12.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. UME Preparatory Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .626. However, it's not like International Leadership of Texas Keller struggles in that department as they've averaged .517. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
UME Preparatory Academy came up short against International Leadership of Texas Keller in their previous meeting back in May of 2023, falling 7-3. Can UME Preparatory Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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