Animo Leadership scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They blew past the Compton Early College Rising Phoenix 26-5. The result was nothing new for Animo Leadership, who have now won nine contests by eight runs or more so far this season.
Juan Romero made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Romero was even better at the plate, scoring five runs and stealing a base while getting on base in six of his seven plate appearances.
In other batting news, Andrew Lopez was incredible, firing off six RBI, four runs, and two triples while getting on base in six of his seven plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Angelo Cabada, who scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in all seven of his plate appearances.
Animo Leadership's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 12-10. As for Compton Early College, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-5.
Animo Leadership will head out on the road to square off against Environmental Charter at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Environmental Charter is coming into the game with three straight defeats at home, meaning Animo Leadership will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. Compton Early College will take on Shalhevet at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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