IMater Charter was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They suffered a tough 14-4 defeat at the hands of the Mater Lakes Academy Bears. The result was an unpleasant reminder to iMater Charter of the 22-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2018.
For Mater Lakes Academy's part, Leah Hernandez spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits and racked up 13 Ks. Those 13 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Mater Lakes Academy got a massive performance out of Nicole Regalado, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4. Vera Vazquez was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs.
IMater Charter now has a losing record at 4-5. As for Mater Lakes Academy, the win got them back to even at 6-6-1.
IMater Charter didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 15-1 victory vs. Somerset Academy South Homestead on the 22nd. Mater Lakes Academy has also already played their next matchup, a 10-0 defeat against Evangelical Christian on the 19th.
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