Cornerstone Christian extended their losing streak to six on Friday, dropping their season record down to 1-7 in the process. They lost 23-2 to the Making Waves Academy Marlins. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Marlins this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 10-1 on Wednesday.
Cornerstone Christian saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Solis Cesar, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one stolen base and one run.
As for Making Waves Academy, the win was the eighth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 9-4-1. That looming 23-2 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
On Making Waves Academy's side, Oscar Villalobos made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. Villalobos has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Making Waves Academy got a massive performance out of Emmanuel Alberto, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with five stolen bases, four runs, and two RBI. Those five stolen bases gave Alberto a new career-high. Juan Gomez was another key player, going a perfect 5-for-5 with four runs, four RBI, and one double.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cornerstone Christian will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Rio Lindo Adventist at 5:00 p.m. on the 28th. As for Making Waves Academy, they will face off against Urban at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Blues will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last.
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