Newman International Academy's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They were the clear victors by a 16-1 margin over the ILTexas Arlington Eagles. The high-scoring effort was just what the Warriors needed considering they were shut out in their previous match.
Maddie Brooks was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits. Brooks was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three stolen bases, and three runs.
In other batting news, Newman International Academy let Karoline Parada and Yaretzi Prado run wild. Parada scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances, while Prado scored two runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-1. Another player making a difference was Yire Barba, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in both of her plate appearances.
Newman International Academy now has a winning record of 2-1. As for ILTexas Arlington, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Newman International Academy will challenge Newman International Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for ILTexas Arlington, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Newman International Academy at 5:00 p.m. on April 24.
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