Olympian can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. They walked away with an 8-4 win over the Academy of Our Lady of Peace Pilots. This was payback for Olympian, who suffered a 5-2 loss the last time these two teams met.
Gabi Rodriguez made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off only two hits. Rodriguez was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Jacqui De Murguia was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Kazandra Diaz, who scored two runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Like Olympian, Academy of Our Lady of Peace also got a great game from a two-way player: Stefini Ma'ake. She pitched five innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits. Ma'ake has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive pitching appearances. Ma'ake was even better at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Alayna Ma'ake made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBI.
Olympian's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-12. As for Academy of Our Lady of Peace, their record is now 5-5-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Olympian will take on University City at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Academy of Our Lady of Peace, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Cathedral Catholic at 4:00 p.m. Cathedral Catholic will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Academy of Our Lady of Peace surely won't give up without a fight.
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