Master's Academy took a 16-run loss the last time they faced off against Central, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Patriots narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Cobras 7-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Patriots have posted since April 13, 2024.
Nola Matz spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on three hits.
On the hitting side, Elyanah DeCosta was a standout: she scored two runs while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Scarlett Grall, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Patriots
| 03/31/25 vs Central | 7-5 |
| 03/14/25 vs Synergy Magnet K12 | 18-3 |
| 03/13/25 vs Calvary Chapel Academy | 16-6 |
| 03/12/25 vs Synergy Magnet K12 | 15-0 |
| 03/07/25 vs Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy | 12-2 |
| + 3 more games |
Master's Academy pushed their record up to 10-2 with the win, which was their eighth straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.6 runs over those games. As for Central, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-8.
Master's Academy wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 15-2 win against Atlantic Christian on the 1st. As for Central, they will face off against Lincoln Park Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Greyhounds have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 14 runs per game on average), something the Cobras will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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