Prairie View extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping them down to 3-7. They lost 16-6 to The Classical Academy Titans. That's two games in a row now that the Thunderhawks have lost by exactly ten runs.
Leilah Mateus made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and two doubles. Those doubles were her first of the season.
As for The Classical Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 5-2. The result was nothing new for the Titans, who have now won five matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
On The Classical Academy's side, Basil Murphy made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off nine hits. Murphy has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Khaiyah Bacon was a standout: she got on base in three of her five plate appearances with two runs, two RBI, and one double. Carina Passarelli was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and two runs.
Looking ahead, Prairie View will challenge Rifle at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for The Classical Academy, they will face off against Roosevelt at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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