The Lake Mead Academy Eagles will head out on the road to challenge the Pinecrest Academy Cadence Cougars at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Lake Mead Academy will be coming into the match with an undefeated record on the line.
Lake Mead Academy scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They put the hurt on GV Christian with a sharp 24-4 victory. The result was nothing new for Lake Mead Academy, who have now won four games by 17 runs or more so far this season.
Mackenzie Sorrels made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Sorrels was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. She is on a roll when it comes to RBI, as she's now brought in three or more in the last four games she's played.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Gabrielle Narvaez, who scored four runs while going 2-for-3. Bailey Fore was another key contributor, scoring three runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Pinecrest Academy Cadence fell victim to a rough 15-7 loss at the hands of Durango on Monday.
Aliyah Kolish stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-5. The team also got some help courtesy of Vaite?a Yadao, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
Lake Mead Academy pushed their record up to 6-0 with that win, which was their third straight at home. As for Pinecrest Academy Cadence, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-6.
Wednesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Lake Mead Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .618. However, it's not like Pinecrest Academy Cadence struggles in that department as they've averaged .535. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Lake Mead Academy was able to grind out a solid victory over Pinecrest Academy Cadence in their previous meeting on March 8th, winning 13-8. Does Lake Mead Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Pinecrest Academy Cadence turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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