Air Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their 11th straight defeat. They took a 23-19 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Lewis-Palmer Rangers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Kadets of the 14-8 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on September 5th.
Keira Finkle and Kylen Tucker did some serious damage despite the final result: Finkle went 3-for-5 with a home run, five runs, and five runs, while Tucker went 5-for-5 with a home run, three runs, and three runs. What's more, Tucker also racked up five hits, the mostshe's had since back in August. Rideau Dravida was another key player, going 2-for-5 with a home run, three runs, and three runs.
Even though they lost, Air Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .520. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Air Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 3-15. As for Lewis-Palmer, their victory ended a six-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-14.
Air Academy will welcome Liberty at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Lewis-Palmer, they will head out to square off against Pueblo Centennial at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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